Photosensitivity and Lupus
Another common symptom of lupus is photosensitivity. Sunlight, including UVA and UVB, can trigger many symptoms of lupus.
☀️ Symptoms: From skin rashes to internal organ damage, the effects of sun exposure can occur weeks to months following exposure.
💊 Medications and photosensitivity: Many drugs used to manage lupus can increase skin sensitivity to light, leading to sunburn or rashes even with brief UVA exposure.
⛱️ Common photosensitizing drugs: Antibiotics (Bactrim, Cipro, Levaquin, Doxycycline), Antimalarials (Plaquenil), Blood Pressure Medications (Diltiazem/Nifedipine, Hydrochlorothiazide), and Immunosuppressant drugs (Imuran, Methotrexate, Cellcept).
Understanding the impact of sunlight is important and will help you to manage your condition more effectively.
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