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F.A.Q.
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Can I Take Medications While Tanning
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Certain drugs, foods,
perfumes, and cosmetics may contain ingredients that could
make your skin super-sensitive when exposed to ultraviolet
light, whether tanning indoors or outdoors in the sun. It is
usually best to remove cosmetics and perfumes before
tanning.
Before starting a new
medication or changing a prescription, it is always best to
refer to the guidelines or consult with your physician or
pharmacist regarding potential effects of the medication
when exposed to sunlight or tanning lamps. Some medications
may contain "photosensitizing" agents that, when exposed to
ultraviolet light, could cause a skin irritation or rash.
Tetracycline and Retin-A, drugs widely used for the
treatment of acne and some birth control pills are a few of
the medications known to have the potential to be
photosensitive. While you may not necessarily experience a
reaction from the medication, it is always best to be aware
that a reaction could exist.
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