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Sunlight and acne
People who think that sunlight cures acne may damage their skin by spending too much time out in the sun or under a sunlamp. Ultraviolet rays from the sun or a sunlamp may:
- Dry your skin. When your skin becomes dry, pores turn out more oil, making acne worse.
- Increase your risk of skin cancer.
- Cause early aging and wrinkles.
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS | Last Updated: February 27, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
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