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What is photosensitivity?
Photosensitivity is when your skin becomes extra sensitive to sunlight, making you more prone to sunburn or rashes. The MHRA's warning about painkillers like ibuprofen highlights that some medications can cause this, even if you don't normally burn easily. It's why doctors often advise caution in the sun when you start new medicines.
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