Remember that the closer you are to the equator, the higher the UV radiation levels, so it is easy to burn even when there is cloud cover.
SUN FLARE EXPOSURE X SKIN
Protect your skin too when you are enjoying winter sports such as skiing, since the sun’s rays at high altitude and reflecting off snow can be very strong. The sun’s rays can still penetrate in winter, but in the UK they are more harmful between March and October. If you develop eczema or your eczema becomes a lot worse after sun exposure, check with your healthcare professional to see if this could be due to your medication or some other cause.Įveryone should protect their skin from the sun all year round. The term for this is ‘photosensitive eczema’.Ĭertain drugs, chemicals and even plants can cause the skin to become sensitive to sunlight. Rarely, eczema is directly caused by exposure to ultraviolet light (sunlight). Some people find that their eczema improves with exposure to sunlight (this is particularly true of the contact and discoid types), while others experience a worsening of their condition. Parents have particular concerns about protecting babies’ and children’s skin from the sun. People with eczema are often concerned about protecting their skin from the sun and finding a sunscreen that does not irritate their eczema. Sunscreen product suggestions Introduction
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