SUNLIGHT
and the
SKIN
Photosensitizing
Medications
MANY
MEDICATIONS, TOPICAL SOLUTIONS AND EVEN SOME FOODS CAN CAUSE
THE SKIN TO BURN OR BREAK OUT IN A RASH WHEN EXPOSED TO ULTRAVIOLET
LIGHT. THE CONSEQUENCES CAN RANGE FROM ITCHINESS TO AN UNCOMFORTABLE
RASH AND BURNS. IF A CLIENT IS TAKING A MEDICATION THAT ISN’T
LISTED, HE OR SHE SHOULD CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN OR PHARMACIST
BEFORE BEING EXPOSED TO ULTRAVIOLET
LIGHT—INDOORS OR OUTDOORS
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