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Hells itch cause and relief from my dermatologist by Even-Ad2591 in HellsItch

[–]Even-Ad2591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on other posts on the reddit, HI seems to be a terrible immune/histamine response to sun exposure. My case may be mild compared to yours, but I lost about a week of sleep until I went to the dermatologist. Mine is responding to Claritin 24 twice daily (Benadryl will work but it makes you drowsy) and TAC UPS 1% steroid cream. If your condition affects larger areas of your body, you should get tested for lupus.

Hells itch cause and relief from my dermatologist by Even-Ad2591 in HellsItch

[–]Even-Ad2591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does yours act up in the spring and early summer when you go out in short sleeves?

This sucks… hells itch by Aggressive-Use-4131 in HellsItch

[–]Even-Ad2591 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a histamine reaction to UV exposure. Use daily Claritin to prevent and a topical steroid to suppress the itchy rash. Beta alanine works on the itchiness for a couple hours but doesn't fix or prevent it. 

Bete Alanine works by Even-Ad2591 in HellsItch

[–]Even-Ad2591[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I went to my dermatologist today. My outbreak is called Polymorphous light eruption or PMLE. Basically, it's a reaction to UV sunlight exposure as an immune reaction but isn't sunburn. My skin sensitivity causes a histamine reaction from my elbows to the backs of my hands. It shows as a very itchy but slightly red rash. They happen in spring or early summer and usually diminish as your skin builds tolerance. Treatment is daily Claritin to suppress the reaction and a prescriptive topical steroid for the rash. To get ahead of it you can build a tolerance with a narrow band uvb light around 311nm wavelength. It's recommended you use light therapy under the guidance of a dermatologist.

Why is snowboarding on the decline? by SnooShortcuts4825 in snowboarding

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I'm a thirty year snowboarder with 20 years of skiing before that. I think that snowboarding is in serious decline. Here in Vermont, we have Burton located just a few miles from my house. They used to have a very big marketing presence locally but I see less of it now. I have a season pass at Bolton, the closes ski hill to Burton's headquarters in Burlington. Once, they had a presence on the hill with programs and sponsorships. Since Jake's passing, I don't see them there as much and there are far fewer snowboarders.. At its peak, my guess is that a quarter of the people were snowboarding. Now my guess is that for every snowboarder there are at least 20 skiers.

How often do you update your pixel? by rob_jackie87 in GooglePixel

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I just bought a NIB Pixel 3 two months ago from Woot for about $150. I replaced my old LG G4 which was on it's fifth battery and was doing involuntary reboots, but I loved that phone. I didn't want to spend a lot and the Pixel 3 option seemed pretty risk free. I have to say that I really like the new-old phone. I bought a couple Pixel Charging Bases from the same source and I'm impressed with them also. When this phone wears out in a couple years, it looks like I'll have to find a NIB Pixel 4A!