Sun allergies & vitiligo

Hi all, I've had vitiligo for about 14 years now. Initially i found it after going to the beach. Once i had some color, i noticed a white spot under my eye. However the initial thought was that i had sun poisoning since i also had hives on my face, arms and chest. I had slow progression since found until last year. Now i've lost pigmentation in my hands, arms, face. All during last year. Pigmentation loss does not bother me anymore. I am now more concerned with how sensitive I have become to the sun. To be outside i need to take allergy meds and cover up; otherwise, I end up with hives, itching, and facial swelling. Does anyone have a similar situation or symptoms? If so, any treatment or advise you can share or recommend?

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  • No I don't have lupus. I was tested sometime back. The dermatologist mentioned the reaction to sun is not realated to vitiligo but I Am not convinced.
  • Do you have Lupus?
  • it sunburn, got same problem but lucky i never have to stay out long in the sun

    my skin would get red whenever i stay out long in the sun

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