Dermatologists say that although the melanin in darker skin offers some extra protection from the sun, it's not enough to ...

The next time you see the UV index in the weather forecast, look more closely. You can protect yourself from too much sun.

Sunbathing generally provides an immediate sense of well-being. It stimulates vitamin D production, regulates our mood, and ...

A new quiz aims to help parents find out if they're hurting their children's skin -- by accident -- and if so, how they can ...

Photosensitivity also breaks down into two separate types: Photoallergy: An allergic reaction of the skin ... Significant sun exposure can amplify the effect of transdermal patches that deliver ...

But some people burn especially easily or have skin reactions to sunlight ... People with a sensitivity to sun exposure may develop polymorphous light eruption a few hours or days after being ...

Stay out of the sun until your skin has healed, as sun exposure can exacerbate an existing allergic reaction, says Zeichner. This may take a few days. If you think you have a sunscreen allergy and ...

Sunburn and sun poisoning are reactions to Overexposure to the sun. But they differ significantly in symptoms and the extent of their impact on the body. Sunburn is an acute inflammatory response of ...

These rashes are caused for a variety of reasons - from simple sun exposure, to spending time ... But UVA rays usually cause the allergic reaction. Sun creams containing titanium may be ...

However, the relationship between sun exposure and reproductive health is complicated and is said to be a double-edged sword, as both excess and deficiency of vitamin D can negatively impact ...