Päikesepõgenik
Päikesepõgenik is an Estonian term that translates to "sun refugee" in English. It refers to individuals who seek refuge from the sun due to medical conditions or intense personal preference. This can include people with conditions such as solar urticaria, a form of hives triggered by sun exposure, or polymorphous light eruption, a common sun-induced rash. Others may identify as päikesepõgenik due to severe photosensitivity or a strong desire to avoid prolonged sun exposure for aesthetic or personal reasons.
Individuals who identify as päikesepõgenik often adopt strategies to minimize their sun exposure. This can involve