Search results for sun
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Sunburn
Find out about sunburn, including what you can do to treat it yourself and when to get medical help.
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Heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Heat exhaustion and heatstroke can happen if you get too hot. They can be serious. They usually happen during a heatwave or in a hot climate, but can also be caused by very intense exercise.
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Actinic keratoses (solar keratoses)
Find out more about actinic keratoses, which are patches of skin that have been damaged by the sun.
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Rickets and osteomalacia - Prevention
There are several steps you can take to help prevent rickets. These include ensuring your child has a healthy, balanced diet and spends some time outside in the sun.
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Causes of non-melanoma skin cancer
Find out what causes non-melanoma skin cancer and what the risk factors are. Ultraviolet (UV) light is the most common cause and age is the main risk factor.
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Melanoma skin cancer - Causes
Find out what causes melanoma skin cancer and what increases your risk.
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Albinism
Albinism is an inherited condition that affects the production of melanin, the pigment that colours the skin, hair and eyes.
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Side effects of methotrexate
NHS medicines information on side effects of methotrexate and what you can do to cope.
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How and when to take methotrexate
NHS medicines information on dosage for methotrexate, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
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Vitiligo - Treatment
Read about the treatments for vitiligo, which include camouflage creams, topical corticosteroids, other types of topical medication and depigmentation.