Beware of Sunburn Boosters
Some medicines and skin care products can increase your sensitivity to the sun. Here’s how to avoid getting burned.
Check the ingredient list for good UV covereage. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends to look for ingredients such as ecamsule (Mexoryl SX), titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and avobenzone.
Beyond sunscreen, dermatologists offer these suggestions for avoiding sun damage: Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when ultraviolet rays are strongest; wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses; wear long-sleeved shirts and pants; and stay in the shade.
If you have a reaction, treatment usually consists of cool compresses and corticosteroids applied to the skin. Your doctor may advise you to avoid the sun or an irritating substance that caused the reaction, such as lime peel; make changes in your medication; or, in severe cases, prescribe corticosteroids.
Beware of Sunburn Boosters
Some medicines and skin care products can increase your sensitivity to the sun. Here’s how to avoid getting burned.
Sun Sensitivity: Protecting Your Skin continued...
Check the ingredient list for good UV covereage. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends to look for ingredients such as ecamsule (Mexoryl SX), titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and avobenzone.
Beyond sunscreen, dermatologists offer these suggestions for avoiding sun damage: Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when ultraviolet rays are strongest; wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses; wear long-sleeved shirts and pants; and stay in the shade.
If you have a reaction, treatment usually consists of cool compresses and corticosteroids applied to the skin. Your doctor may advise you to avoid the sun or an irritating substance that caused the reaction, such as lime peel; make changes in your medication; or, in severe cases, prescribe corticosteroids.