article_snippet: Matthew Gass, spokesperson for the British Association of Dermatologists said: 'Solar urticaria describes a relatively rare type of urticarial (also known as hives and weals) which is induced by exposing your skin to sunlight. '
article_snippet: Solar urticaria is caused by the release of histamine from cells in the skin called mast cells. '
article_snippet: The main symptoms of solar urticaria are itching, stinging and burning. '
article_snippet: The main symptoms of solar urticaria are itching, stinging and burning.