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Acne-prone skin that has been exposed to sunlight can become hypersensitive when using medications including tetracyclines or isotretinoin. Therefore, how to completely cure acne even in summer?

In the summer, people with acne-prone skin should carefully consider before sunbathing. Many acne treatments are photosensitizing: The treatments can trigger rashes on areas that have been exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays, especially the shoulders, hands, forearms, and face. It’s even worse when we’re wearing a bathing suit. The rashes will appear more and spread to other parts of the body.

What happens if we do not use photosensitizers for the skin when exposing ourselves to sunlight? The only solution to deal with these rashes is to protect the skin against sunlight, regardless of medications.

We can’t stop young men or women from taking some lightning. However, it is advisable to follow some prescribed acne treatments. It is highly recommended to apply a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor.

Remember:

  • Apply sunscreen after every 2-hour period and about 15-30 minutes before going out in the sun. The ratio of the UVA protection factor must be equal to or less than 2, and the protection must be 50. Prefer an oil-free and water-based fragrance to avoid photosensitivity and irritation, an oily or comedogenic one is not recommended. Sunscreens with mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) capable of reflecting UV rays and sunlight rather than absorbing them are preferable.
  • Two of the most effective sunscreens are a hat and a T-shirt. People who suffer from severe acne will be at higher risk of depigmentation. Therefore, sun protection is especially important.
  • Avoid exposure to the sun and UV cabin between 12-16 hours.
  • Moisturize the skin several times a day, with an appropriate amount of oily moisturizer and it should be non-comedogenic.
  • If possible, continue acne treatment regularly because we will benefit from guidance and follow-up.

Acne treatment possible in summer.

We can continue acne treatment even in summer by taking several precautions.

Treatments based on fruit acids (AHA)

Dermatologists sometimes prescribe fruit acids that include glycolic acid from sugar cane. They are not harmful.

Treatments with benzoyl peroxide

Benzoyl peroxide in soap (Panoxyl), cream, and gel (Cutacnyl, Effacne, Erylik, Eclaran, Pannogel, Panoxyl) is photosensitizing. Therefore, you should apply them at night and then use the sunscreen during the day.

Warning: Sunscreen is less active in water, so people who practice any water sports should not use this formula.

Topical antibiotic products

Topical antibiotic products, especially erythromycin (Erythrogel, Eryfluid, Stimicin) lotion or gel, or Dalacin T (clindamycin) topical lotion and solution, contain alcohol, irritants, and/or propylene glycol. Apply them at night, and remember to associate them with the moisturizer.

Warning: Use for short periods to avoid antimicrobial resistance.

Oral medications for acne treatments less compatible with sunlight

Oral treatments are less compatible with exposure to sunlight.

Zinc-based treatments

Using zinc gluconate or rubozinc is less risky in the summer. However, its effectiveness is limited to small acne, with local treatment.

Isotretinoin Treatments

Isotretinoin (Roaccutane, Acnetrait, Curacne, Contracne, and Procuta) is prescribed for brittle skin and severe acne. The medication continues in eight months. It causes a thinning of the skin that stops being a UV-VIS barrier. This makes the skin more sensitive to sunlight, causing a rapid sunburn different from phototoxicity or photoallergy.

Using a broad spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen is effective in avoiding UVA and UVB rays.

oral antibiotics

We must stop using some oral antibiotics or tetracyclines such as doxycycline due to the significant risk of phototoxicity. So, the doctor prefers the preferred zinc salts.

Only a treatment with lymecycline (Tetralysal) with the least phototoxic risk can be carried out if the acne is moderate or severe with effective moisturizers and photoprotectors.

hormone treatment

The Diane 35 treatment maintains a favorable risk/benefit ratio for acne after the failure of some antibiotics and local treatment. This treatment is prescribed when there are signs of hirsutism and hyperandrogenism that affect acne and persist after some previous treatments. Also, we do not use it with oral contraceptives.

The composition of Diane 35 does not have any special indication when exposed to sunlight.

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