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Getting Ready For Summer

	1. Summer Check Up
	2. Allergies
	3. Skin Health - Skin Cancer
	4. Skin Health - Protection from the Sun
	5. Skin Health - Sun and Drugs
	6. Skin Health - Sunscreen
	7. Skin Health - Treatment for Sunburn
	8. Sunglasses
	9. Insects
	10. West Nile Virus
	11. Insect Repellants
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Sun and Drugs

Many drugs can cause photosensitivity, a severe sunburn reaction to UV rays, when the person taking the drugs spends even a few minutes in the sun. Common offenders include:

Antibiotics including: tetracyclines (doxycycline, tetracycline) fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin), sulfonamides
Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) including ibuprofen, naproxen
Diuretics (water pills) including: furosemide, bumetanide, hydrochlorothiazide
Retinoids (for severe acne): isotretinoin
Hypoglycemics (for type II Diabetes) including: Sulfonylureas (glipizide, glyburide)
Other drugs including: Amiodarone, Diltiazem, Chlorpromazine, Quinidine, Hydroxychloroquine, Coal tar, Enalapril, Dapsone, Terbinafine
Fragrances in cologne, perfume and skin care products including: musk ambrette and 6-Methylcoumarin
And paradoxically some sunscreens including: PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid), cinnamates, benzophenones and salicylates can cause photo allergic reactions.

Ask your pharmacist or doctor if any medications you are taking may increase the risk of sun sensitivity. For a list of drugs that may be associated with sun problems go to Health Canada website, “Guidelines for Tanning Salon Operators” at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca or go to http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic108.htm for a medical journal review article

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