Hellʼs Itch
Hell's Itch, also known as Suicide Itch, is a rare dermatologic condition caused by the exposure of sunlight to skin.[1] The pain is described as an intense itch, or like needles stabbing deeply into the epidermis.[2] Onset often occurs 48 hours after initial sun exposure, unlike a typical burn. Little scientific research has yet taken place on the subject, as it is often confused for sunburn.[1] A combination of factors contributes to neurogenic inflammation, with vitamin D deficiency possibly being an exacerbating factor.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ball, Katelin J.; Muse, Brandon W.; Cook, Bailey; Quinn, Alyssa P.; Brooks, Benjamin D. (24 October 2023). Robert, Dellavalle, ed. "Hell's Itch: A Unique Reaction to UV Exposure". JMIR Dermatol. 6. doi:10.2196/48669. PMC 10630859 Check
|pmc=value (help). PMID 37874633 Check|pmid=value (help). Unknown parameter|article-number=ignored (help) - ↑ Wilder-Smith, Adrian J. (2019). "Hell's itch due to sunburn". Journal of Travel Medicine. 26 (1). doi:10.1093/jtm/tay124. PMID 30423157.
- ↑ Wyckmans, Martin M. (January 2021). "Hell's itch could be caused by neurogenic inflammation: proposed pathophysiology and treatment options". Journal of Travel Medicine. 28 (1). doi:10.1093/jtm/taaa204. PMID 33107568 Check
|pmid=value (help). Retrieved 23 June 2025.
Further reading
- Laderer, Ashley (29 July 2021). Crozier, Samantha, ed. "Hell's itch is a rare sunburn reaction that feels like 'fire ants under the skin' — here's how to treat it". Business Insider. New York, NY: Axel Springer SE. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- Piliang, Melissa (18 March 2022). "What the Heck Is Hell's Itch?". HealthEssentials. Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- Toljan, Carlo (October 2020). "Another report of Hell's itch due to sunburn". Journal of Travel Medicine. 27 (7). doi:10.1093/jtm/taaa182. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
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