Did you ever think that your over-the-counter drugs, food or perfume could increase your sensitivity to the sun? We need all the protection from sunlight that we can get.
According to WebMD.com, some medications and skin care products can actually increase your chance of becoming burned. Find out what those are, so you can avoid them:
- Over-the-counter pain relievers
- Certain Foods (celery, citrus fruits, dill, fennel, parsley, parsnips and artificial sweeteners)
- Herbal remedies (aka St. John’s wort)
- Perfume (aka lavendar or sandalwood)
- Exfoliating skin care
- Certain sunscreens
- Cosmetic treatments (microdermabrasion or facial scrubs)
- Acne treatment (aka Accutane or Soriatane)
- Anti-inflammatories (Celebrex or Aleve)
- Diuretics (aka Lasix)
Other than pain, a severe sunburn or a lot of exposure to sun will increase the risk of skin cancer. A fair complexion can also increase sensitivity to sun. Wrinkles and brown spots are also ugly signs that your skin has seen too much sun. Sun sensitivity is technically called photosensitivity, which is a reaction from the sun’s UV rays. Reactions from sensitivity can occur within minutes of exposure; they can show up as blisters, red spots or hives.
“If you’re just getting out for a brief time and notice some burning or stinging on your skin, you should be suspicious,” says Roger Ceilley, MD, a clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Iowa.
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