How should I evaluate my sun sensitivity?
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Skin Types
People have different skin types depending on their origins,
which determine their skin’s reaction to the sun. The
following table will help evaluate your skin type:
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Photosensitivity
Photosensitivity is sensitivity to the sun that is caused by
certain medications that you can take. There are more than one
hundred medications and commonly used products that may cause
increased sensitivity to the sun, UV rays and even light. The
effects can range from severe sunburn with minimal time in the
sun, to a greenish-orange colored tan.
Various commonly used medications and products can cause this
increased sun sensitivity. Medications and products include,
but are not limited to:
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Acne medications (eg, Retin-A®) |
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Anti depressants (eg, Zoloft®, Ludiomil®) |
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Antihistamines (eg, Hismanal®, Seldane®) |
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Antibiotics (eg, Cipro®, Bactrim®,
Minocin®) |
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Antipsychotic Medications (eg, Haldol®,
Navane®) |
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Diuretics/Water Pills (eg, Diamox®,
Lasix®) |
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Hypoglycemic Medications (eg, Diabinese®,
Glucotrol®) |
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (eg,
Anaprox®, Naprosyn®) |
...and a wide range of others, including benzocaine, oral contraceptives,
some after-shave lotions and perfumes.
If you are taking any type of medication, be sure to check with your pharmacist or physician as to whether it may cause photosensitivity. Durascreen® All Day Sunblock. |
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