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.
Credits
| Author | Monica Rhodes |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
| Last Updated | March 1, 2007 |
Author:Monica Rhodes
Last Updated: 03/01/2007
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