Acne medications may cause adverse reactions to the sun. "Minimize exposure to sunlight, infrared heat lamps, and sunscreens until you know how you will react," cautions Dr. Gossel. For those with especially sensitive skin, a dermatologist can arrange for a skin (patch) test to check on susceptibility to topical toxicity from ultraviolet light.
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