Guest guest Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 I am entering my second year with Lupus. Have recently had rash reaction to sunshine. Does anyone understand just what part of the sun to be careful with? Like is it the hear, sunburns or just sun in general. Also, do sunblocks stop flares when you have to be in sun. Feel like I have to become a vampire. YUK. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Hi Jan, Everybody is probably a little different. But for me, I've noticed that UV rays do tend to set off flares, or at least make me feel worse. Don't forget that means fluorescent lighting too! So it's just not worth it. Every day before I go anywhere I put on sunscreen. I use Coppertone Endless Summer Ultrasheer Sunscreen SPF 45. It's broad spectrum, so it protects against both UVA and UVB. It's non-greasy and doesn't smell like the usual sunscreen. If I don't I too will break out in a rash and swell up. Wear hats, long sleeved shirts, and the sunscreen and stay out of direct sunlight as much as possible. If you do that you don't have to be a total vampire (but you will look like a ghost LOL). -Tana > I am entering my second year with Lupus. Have recently had rash > reaction to sunshine. Does anyone understand just what part of the > sun to be careful with? Like is it the hear, sunburns or just sun in > general. Also, do sunblocks stop flares when you have to be in > sun. Feel like I have to become a vampire. YUK. Any input would be > appreciated. > Thanks > Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Hi Jan, Everybody is probably a little different. But for me, I've noticed that UV rays do tend to set off flares, or at least make me feel worse. Don't forget that means fluorescent lighting too! So it's just not worth it. Every day before I go anywhere I put on sunscreen. I use Coppertone Endless Summer Ultrasheer Sunscreen SPF 45. It's broad spectrum, so it protects against both UVA and UVB. It's non-greasy and doesn't smell like the usual sunscreen. If I don't I too will break out in a rash and swell up. Wear hats, long sleeved shirts, and the sunscreen and stay out of direct sunlight as much as possible. If you do that you don't have to be a total vampire (but you will look like a ghost LOL). -Tana > I am entering my second year with Lupus. Have recently had rash > reaction to sunshine. Does anyone understand just what part of the > sun to be careful with? Like is it the hear, sunburns or just sun in > general. Also, do sunblocks stop flares when you have to be in > sun. Feel like I have to become a vampire. YUK. Any input would be > appreciated. > Thanks > Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Hi Jan, Everybody is probably a little different. But for me, I've noticed that UV rays do tend to set off flares, or at least make me feel worse. Don't forget that means fluorescent lighting too! So it's just not worth it. Every day before I go anywhere I put on sunscreen. I use Coppertone Endless Summer Ultrasheer Sunscreen SPF 45. It's broad spectrum, so it protects against both UVA and UVB. It's non-greasy and doesn't smell like the usual sunscreen. If I don't I too will break out in a rash and swell up. Wear hats, long sleeved shirts, and the sunscreen and stay out of direct sunlight as much as possible. If you do that you don't have to be a total vampire (but you will look like a ghost LOL). -Tana > I am entering my second year with Lupus. Have recently had rash > reaction to sunshine. Does anyone understand just what part of the > sun to be careful with? Like is it the hear, sunburns or just sun in > general. Also, do sunblocks stop flares when you have to be in > sun. Feel like I have to become a vampire. YUK. Any input would be > appreciated. > Thanks > Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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