10/13/2026
You could be doing everything right in the sun and still burn faster than usual. Certain common medicines can make your skin far more sensitive to sunlight, including some antibiotics, a few acne treatments, and certain water pills. That means quicker burning and more damage from the same amount of sun. Many people have no idea their medicine does this. If you take one of these, cover up, use a higher SPF, and avoid the midday sun. Ask us if any of your medicines raise your sun risk.
