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Medication & Sunburn

It's well known that too much much sun can be dangerous, but remember that even a little sun mixed with certain medication can double your trouble.

Some drugs, like antibiotics and even Ibuprofen, can make people more sensitive to the sun in a reaction known as chemical photosensitivity. That combination can surprise you with a severe sunburn after only a short amount of time outside.

To avoid this problem talk to your doctor or pharmacist and understand which medicines you take may trigger a sun reaction especially if you know your going to be spending time outside.

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