Unprotected sun exposure is bad for your skin. In addition to the long-term damage it undoubtedly does, leading to a higher risk of skin cancer and inevitably to earlier, more severe wrinkling, sun can dry the stratum corneum and thus give rise to increased flaking -and an increased probability of clogged pores and hence acne.
In addition, sun exposure can also cause or aggravate certain drug-related reactions. For example, if you take sulphur drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs such as piroxicam, certain members of the tetracycline family, St John's wort and a common antifungal product called grisefulvin, those chemicals are distributed throughout your body, including in your skin. Then, when too much ultraviolet light falls on the skin's surface, it may react with the chemicals to cause a rash. Clearly, this is not acne, but it can cause redness and itching. The answer, of course, is to use a sunblock if you are on any medication - and even if you are not!
By all means, go into the sun. But make certain you always use a sunblock - and reapply it often enough if the sunlight is strong and direct. Wearing a hat on especially sunny days is a pretty good idea too. The sun will not cure your acne, but by protecting your skin from ultraviolet light damage, you will help it remain healthier and wrinkle-free. In the long run, you may even make it more resistant to acne.
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