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  2. Photodermatitis - Wikipedia

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    Many medications and conditions can cause sun sensitivity, including: Sulfa used in some drugs, among them some antibiotics, diuretics, COX-2 inhibitors, and diabetes drugs. [1] Psoralens, coal tars, photo-active dyes (eosin, acridine orange) Musk ambrette, methylcoumarin, lemon oil (may be present in fragrances) PABA (found in sunscreens)

  3. What dermatologists want you to know about sun exposure

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    Other citrus fruits and celery are known to cause the same effect. Lazar says sun sensitivity could also increase for people taking medications, such as diuretics that lower high blood pressure or ...

  4. Photosensitivity in humans - Wikipedia

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    One cause of cataracts is exposure to ultraviolet light. Provided the level of UV emission from lamps is within safe limits, and the lamp a sufficient distance away from the individual, there should be no increased risk of developing cataracts. Photophobia is a symptom of excessive sensitivity to light which affects 5 to 20% of the population ...

  5. Photosensitivity - Wikipedia

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    Sensitivity of the skin to a light source can take various forms. People with particular skin types are more sensitive to sunburn. Particular medications make the skin more sensitive to sunlight; these include most of the tetracycline antibiotics, heart drugs amiodarone, and sulfonamides.

  6. Does sunscreen expire? Should you wear it indoors ... - AOL

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    There are other steps you can and should take, say experts — namely, seeking shade when the sun’s rays are strongest. Typically, that’s between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

  7. Got Sensitive Skin? These Sunscreens Were Made for You - AOL

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    Ahead, the 15 best sunscreens for sensitive skin that contain SPF 30 or more to protect skin from UV damage without causing redness, irritation, or breakouts.

  8. Phototoxicity - Wikipedia

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    Many synthetic compounds, including drug substances like tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones, are known to cause these effects. Surface contact with some such chemicals causes photodermatitis, and many plants cause phytophotodermatitis. Light-induced toxicity is a common phenomenon in humans; however, it also occurs in other animals.

  9. Summer sun can lead to gray hair — here's how to prevent it

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    Sunlight can also cause hair to turn yellow, a phenomenon called "photo-yellowing," which is thought to happen more often to gray or white hair than other colors. Hairs that are affected by photo ...