Posted on 06/10/2019 5:26:06 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
You know you need to wear sunscreen to guard against sunburn on a run, but you may not know you’re also at risk for another kind of burn on those sunny summer days after your workout—one that your favorite alcoholic drink could be responsible for.
Like many people, my roommate Courtney decided to celebrate the first long weekend of summer relaxing by the pool in Florida. Excited for some time off, she and her family rang in Memorial Day weekend with everyone’s favorite summer drink: ice-cold margaritas. To make picture-perfect (and equally tasty) homemade margs, Courtney squeezed “hundreds of limes,” blended the ice, added the tequila, and put everything in to-go cups before hitting the pool.
After a fun day in the sun, she woke up the next day expecting to do it again—but something was wrong. Her hands felt like they were “on fire.” She looked down, and to her absolute horror, they were covered in massive, red blisters. And no, it was not second-degree sunburn.
It was a skin condition known as “margarita burn.” Medically referred to as phytophotodermatitis, this skin reaction develops when certain plant chemicals—especially those found in citrus fruits—cause the skin to become more sensitive to the sun, potentially resulting in blistering burns.
Unsurprisingly, dermatologists see more cases of margarita burn in the summertime, when people are spending more hours outside. Here’s what you need to know about phytophotodermatitis and how to prevent it from happening to you.
What Is Phytophotodermatitis?
Certain plants, particularly citrus fruits, contain compounds called furocoumarins, which can cause a “severe chemical reaction in the presence of sunlight,” explains Joshua Zeichner, M.D., director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
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Some also use citrus fruit organic acids on the face for age spots, but then make the mistake of exposing the face too soon to direct sunlight.
summer is two week off idiots
A mere technicality.
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