Risk Factors
Factors that increase your chance of sunburn include:
- Exposure to the sun
- Light skin color
- Certain medications that may increase your sensitivity to the sun, such as antibiotics, diuretics (water pills), or oral contraceptives
- Geographical location: highest incidence in southern United States
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