Staying safe in the sun, avoiding skin cancer
- Thousands of people in the UK need to be cautious about sun exposure this summer because many prescription and over-the-counter medications increase skin sensitivity.
- Experts explain that photosensitivity, caused by these medicines, makes skin react more strongly to UV rays, leading to quicker and more severe sunburns.
- Common drugs that increase photosensitivity include antibiotics like doxycycline, antidepressants such as amitriptyline, blood pressure medications, and some antifungals and anti-inflammatories.
- Dr. Chun Tang explained that certain medications can increase skin sensitivity to sunlight, causing people to burn much faster—sometimes within just 10 to 15 minutes. This can lead to painful sunburns characterized by redness, swelling, blistering, peeling, and a prolonged healing process lasting several days.
- Since skin cancer kills six people daily in the UK and frequent sunburn raises risk, experts advise checking medicines, using high-factor sunscreen, avoiding peak sun hours, covering skin, and seeking medical advice for skin changes.
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