About Allergies: Don't Let Allergies Ruin Your Day at the Beach

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Summertime is nearly here, the kids are almost out of school, and the weather's starting to get hot. For many people who live or vacation near the coast, this time of year means spending time at the beach. The sunny weather, warm sand, and refreshing ocean or lake water makes the beach a popular summer attraction. Spending time spent at the beach is a joy for most people - although some people may experience allergic reactions while at the beach. Despite the ocean breezes blowing onshore keeping the pollen further inland, other causes of allergies may still be present at the beach. Allergies at the Beach Most people who live or vacation near the coast spend time at the beach during the summer months. The sunny weather, warm sand, and cool ocean or lake water makes the beach a popular attraction. While time spent at the beach is a joy for most people, others may experience allergic reactions while at the beach. Despite the ocean breezes blowing onshore keeping the pollen further inland, other causes of allergies may still be present at the beach. See More About:  sun allergy  swimming rash  insect allergy Sunscreen Allergies Over the past 20 years, the dangers of sun exposure have been recognized, from sun-damaged skin to skin cancer. As a result, the use of sunscreens has become a routine part of our daily lives. This has led to various allergic reactions to the chemicals found in sunscreens. Most of these allergic reactions represent contact dermatitis. See More About:  contact dermatitis causes  evaluation of contact dermatitis  cosmetic allergy Rashes From Swimming Summer vacation brings to mind all sorts of great outdoor activities - from camping at the lake or trips to the beach, the warm summer months lead to water activities, such as swimming in the lake, surfing in the ocean or waterskiing in the river. Unfortunately, many people will experience an itchy skin rash after aquatic sports. Allergies Ads Seasonal Allergies Pollen Allergies Allergies Skin Allergies Cats Cat Skin Allergies Featured Articles Information on the Most Common Allergy Medications Allergy Basics Frequently Asked Questions Nose and Eye Allergies Skin Allergies Asthma and Lung Allergies   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More> This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies   Follow me on: Advertisement