ABC 6 Action News
A 6ABC segment notes that, as we head into summer, dermatologists are
urging everyone to protect themselves from the sun – especially people taking
certain medications. After HUP Dermatology patient Eileen Borden of Newtown,
Pa., got sick 14 years ago, she feared she wouldn't live to meet her
grandchildren. But a double-lung transplant saved her life. Now to help her stay
healthy, Eileen checks her skin, and visits her dermatologist every three
months. That's because the anti-rejection medications she takes put her at a
greater risk for skin cancer. Christopher Miller, MD, assistant professor
of Dermatology, says patients who take certain drugs to suppress their immune
system for arthritis or psoriasis also have a heightened risk. And some common
drugs, such as antibiotics and anti-depressants can make your skin more
sensitive to sunlight. "Anything that theoretically increases your risk for
sunburn, increases your risk for skin cancer," says Dr. Miller. Watch Video
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