online medical dictionaryI recently came across a Web MD article about a list of substances that can increase a person’s chances of burning themselves while in the sun. So for today’s online medical dictionary post I will relay the information to you so that you do not increase the chances of getting a sunburn this summer. The reason I think this online medical dictionary post is so important is that skin cancer is a real problem and younger people often pay no attention to the preventive measures that should be taken.

Online Medical Dictionary Sunburn Enhancers:
  • Diuretics – Otherwise known as water pills used to treat high blood pressure. HCTZ will heighten your skins chances of being burned.
  • Antibiotics – Quinolone, Sulfa or tetracycline based drugs increase sun burning chances. Ask your doctor if any of the antibiotics you are taking will have an effect on sun exposure.
  • Certain Skin Care Products – Stay away from Retin A, alpha hydroxyl acid and microdermabrasion when in sun. I knew someone who used skin oil that reacted badly to his skin and caused psoriasis.
  • Balsam of Peru – Herbal remedy in many fragrance filled after shaves.