Virginia Woman Faces Life-Threatening Sun Allergy Year-Round
• Virginia resident Jennifer Linares suffers from dermatomyositis, causing a severe sun allergy.
• Linares must avoid sunlight when the UV index exceeds 2 to prevent severe skin reactions.
• She manages her condition with sunscreen, UV-protective clothing, and tinted car windows, but sun exposure can reduce the effectiveness of her immunotherapy.
Virginia woman's battle with sun allergy
Jennifer Linares, 24, from Virginia, suffers from a life-threatening sun allergy caused by dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease.
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