Does exposure to the sun affect JDMS?
Given that JDMS is a disease that affects the skin by causing a distinctive rash, it stands to reason that exposure to the sun can exacerbate the rash. Exposure to the sun can and does often affect the rash directly, making it more intense and widespread. However, exposure to the sun, especially receiving a sunburn, can cause more serious effects. While studies in this area are not conclusive, at least some children have had flares (relapses) of the general disease when exposed to too much sun. It is a good idea to apply a high SPF (Sun Protection Factor of 30 or higher) sunscreen to JDMS kids daily. This is true even in the child is going to spend most of their time indoors, as fluorescent bulbs give off some potentially damaging light. This practice has the side benefit of acting as a skin moisturizer, keeping the skin from drying out and cracking, which can be unsightly and painful. It has been recommended to us that sunscreen be applied liberally every morning, regardless of the ex
Given that JDMS is a disease that affects the skin by causing a distinctive rash, it stands to reason that exposure to the sun can exacerbate the rash. Exposure to the sun can and does often affect the rash directly, making it more intense and widespread. However, exposure to the sun, especially receiving a sunburn, can cause more serious effects. While studies in this area are not conclusive, at least some children have had flares (relapses) of the general disease when exposed to too much sun. It is a good idea to apply a high SPF (Sun Protection Factor of 30 or higher) sunscreen to JDMS kids daily. This is true even in the child is going to spend most of their time indoors, as flourescent bulbs give off some potentially damaging light. This practice has the side benefit of acting as a skin moisturizer, keeping the skin from drying out and cracking, which can be unsightly and painful. It has been recommended to us that sunscreen be applied liberally every morning, regardless of the ex
