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. 2023 Oct 24:6:e48669.
doi: 10.2196/48669.

Hell's Itch: A Unique Reaction to UV Exposure

Katelin J Ball  1 , Brandon W Muse  1 , Bailey Cook  1 , Alyssa P Quinn  1 , Benjamin D Brooks  1
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Hell's Itch: A Unique Reaction to UV Exposure

Katelin J Ball et al. JMIR Dermatol. .

Abstract

We present a survey-based exploration of Hell's Itch, a severe dermatologic reaction often mistaken for sunburn, that reveals distinct symptoms including intense pain, unrelenting itching, paresthesia, and even suicidal ideation, differentiating it from a typical sunburn.

Keywords: Hell’s Itch; UV; dermatological; dermatologist; dermatology; experience; hair; itch; itchiness; itchy; nails; scratch; skin; social media; sun; sunburn; survey; symptoms; teledermatology; ultraviolet.

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Conflicts of Interest: None declared.

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