Why do I get a headache when I'm out in the sun?

Some people experience headaches when exposed to the sun, and there are many reasons for this phenomenon. For example, if the patient is sensitive to ultraviolet rays, he or she may easily experience headaches. In addition, we know that sunlight also has a certain lethality, which can also easily cause headaches. If the blood vessels in a person's brain are relatively fragile, sunlight exposure will cause certain symptoms, which is also an important cause of headaches caused by sun exposure.

Why do I get a headache when I'm out in the sun?

1. Allergy to ultraviolet rays from the sun

The two types of penetrating ultraviolet rays in sunlight, UVA and UVB, can directly reach the dermis of the skin. At the same time, ultraviolet radiation can also cause a sharp increase in free radicals in the body, causing wrinkles, pigmentation, cell damage to local skin, and even changes in the immune system, causing diseases such as headaches, and causing more serious phototoxicity and photoallergic reactions.

2. Sunlight can also be lethal

Many adults know that 80% of skin aging is caused by excessive exposure to sunlight! Moreover, the side effects of excessive sun exposure on people cannot be ignored. Scientific research has confirmed that ultraviolet rays (UV) in sunlight are also harmful to the skin. Sunlight contains three wavelengths of ultraviolet rays: A, B, and C. Ultraviolet rays A and B can penetrate the atmosphere and enter the skin surface.

I suggest you try the following methods to alleviate this situation!

1. Apply sunscreen to the body appropriately to protect the skin from damage by ultraviolet rays and visible light of various wavelengths.

2. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. If you have head pain, try to cover it with a wide-brimmed protective hat or umbrella to relieve pain and restore normal body functions.

3. Avoid going out during the time when ultraviolet radiation is strongest (noon to 3 pm). Ultraviolet rays are stronger in the summer, and you can only stay in strong sunlight for about 15 minutes at most.

4. Do not use cosmetics that contain a lot of photosensitive substances. Such as spices, etc.

5. Eat more foods containing vitamin A and fresh vegetables and fruits to maintain the normal functions of the body and scalp tissues. Some photosensitive substances that can induce spring dermatitis, such as rapeseed, spinach, lettuce, figs, etc., should be eaten as little as possible or not.

6. Try not to use hot water, alkaline soap, or rough towels when washing your face.

7. Do facial beauty exercises every day. The method is: put your five fingers together, rub your palms together until they are slightly warm, and then gently massage the forehead, cheekbones, nose, and ears for 3-5 minutes to promote blood circulation in the head!