Is your perfume causing your skin to react to sunshine? The combination of UV radiation from the sun and ingredients in some perfumes and colognes can cause photocontact dermatitis, a type of photosensitivity. Photosensitivity is an adverse reaction of the skin to sunlight. Although such a condition is most often genetic, it can be caused by agents known as photosensitizers. These may include medications and even fragrances like musk. Resembling a bad sunburn or eczema, reactions are generally limited to places where a particular photosensitizer was applied. Once you’ve isolated the product and stop using it, the condition should clear up on its own.

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1. Posted 04/23/2009 at 15:25 PM by juliereglag

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