How To Manage Dermatomyositis Effectively

Applying Sunscreen

Applying sunscreen protects the skin from the sun's damaging rays, and it can help control and reduce the symptoms dermatomyositis rashes can bring. Patients should apply a sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays, and it should have a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least thirty. A water-resistant sunscreen is ideal, and patients will need to reapply it at least once every two hours. When applying sunscreen, many individuals often forget to apply it to the face, scalp, backs of the ears, fingers, toes, and neck. In addition to using sunscreen on all exposed skin, patients may wish to consider wearing clothing with built-in sun protection. Wearing a hat with a wide brim and avoiding the sun between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm can also reduce sun exposure. Patients should apply sunscreen daily, even during the winter, and they should take extra precautions when out in the snow or on the beach.

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