Accutane and Sun Sensitivity
Along with many long-term side effects including Crone’s disease and depression, the drug Accutane can also make your skin extremely sensitive to the sun, increasing your risk of severe sunburns and potentially skin cancer. In fact, 42 percent of people reportedly suffer from sunburn at least once a year, and your chance of melanoma doubles if you have had five sunburns in your life. Thus, this abnormal sun sensitivity can be extremely dangerous over an extended period of time.
At Williams Kherkher, we are dedicated to protecting and defending a patient’s rights if he or she has been injured because of a faulty product such as Accutane. Contact a qualified Accutane lawsuit lawyer today at 800-761-3187 today to schedule a consultation. We can help you fight for the financial compensation you need.
How to Stay Safe in the Sun
Accutane is a powerful medication that helps clear up acne. At the same time, it can cause your skin to develop serious sun sensitivity. Therefore, you should not sunbathe or using tanning beds if you are taking or have recently stopped taking Accutane. To protect yourself from the sun, follow these guidelines:
- Wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher
- Wear protective clothing if you are out in the sun, such as a hat
- Avoid long hours outside
- Stay in the shade as much as possible if you have to go outside, or use an umbrella
If you are sunburned, you can treat the burn and relieve some of the pain by using cold compresses, aloe vera lotion, and aspirin.
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Unfortunately, sun sensitivity is only a minor side effect of Accutane. You can also be left with severe complications such as ulcerative colitis. If you have suffered after taking this drug, we are dedicated to fighting for the financial compensation you need. Contact the Accutane lawyers of William Kherkher today at 800-761-3187.
