Acne treatment and the sun

April 4th, 2006

Well, the sun if finally starting to poke its head out a bit and we just wanted to take a moment to remind you that many of the medications used in acne treatment may causes increased sun sensitivity. The main culprits are the oral antibiotics, specifically tetracycline, doxycycline and minocycline. In addition, the topical retinoids and isotretinoin may also contribute to increased sensitivity by thinning the top layer of the skin (the stratum conreum).

So, be careful this spring and summer and wear sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.

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