Sun sensitivity, also called photosensitivity, is when you have an adverse reaction to being in the sun. Symptoms include blisters, hive, skin rash or redness which looks like sunburn. For those with sun sensitivity, even short amounts of time in the sun can cause a reaction. For some, even indirect sunlight or the UV lights from tanning beds cause a reaction. Although some people have a natural sun sensitivity, there are a number of medications which increase this.
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