Sun allergy: Can I be allergic to sunshine?

Q.	Is it possible to have a sun allergy? If my skin is exposed to the sun even for a few minutes, I break out in hives. Nancy / Arizona see response Mayo Clinic asthma and allergy specialist James Li, M.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers.

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