JMIR Dermatology (Oct 2023)

Hell’s Itch: A Unique Reaction to UV Exposure

  • Katelin J Ball,
  • Brandon W Muse,
  • Bailey Cook,
  • Alyssa P Quinn,
  • Benjamin D Brooks

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2196/48669
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6
p. e48669

Abstract

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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.