your opinion please...........photosensitivity??? - tanTALK

RJ · 02-26-2002, 07:51 AM

Is it possible to or does anyone know of a person that has had a delayed photosensitivity reaction after being on a medication for 2 or 3 months?

Thanks.

Bronze Star · 02-26-2002, 07:55 AM

What kind of reaction to what kind of medication? What and how long was the UV exposure? Was it sunlight or indoor unit? Did you consult a doctor?

RJ · 02-26-2002, 08:19 AM

I have been taking Mircette, which is a contraceptive. I started taking it in October and then in January I began breaking out with these itchy bumps. I am a salon owner, so I did the checklist by going over everything and anything that may have caused this reaction. This is the only thing that I can come up with. When I skip a day or two of taking it, I don't have as bad of a reaction after tanning. I have taken other contraceptives before and have never had a reaction. I don't have health insurance for myself, so I am trying to figure this out on my own before going to the doc. I am, however, going to call them and see about atleast changing the script. I love my tanning, and I refuse to give it up unless I absolutely have to.

tangirl · 02-26-2002, 08:26 AM

RJ - I've never used Mircette. Is it oral? I had a reaction to just about everything the doctor put me on. I am now on the lowest possible dosage which is Loestrin and I don't have any sensitivity problems whatsoever.

You stated that you were on this for a few months before having problems. Was there anything else that may have changed that could be causing the problem? Did you change skin care products? Any other medications?

Bronze Star · 02-26-2002, 08:35 AM

Good Q's tangirl. I understand your question and scenario a little better now.

Hmmmm... that's a good one. You can check also with a Pharmacist at no cost... they have detailed books which outline every possible side effect a medication may have. My mom worked in a pharmacy while I was growing up and out of habit I learned to always ask "What are the side effects of this drug" to the doctor. Then I would repeat the question with the Pharmacist. If they didn't offer a good response I'd ask for information on the medication. I have learned to always mention to a dr. that I tan indoor.... like you, I'm not about to give it up now.

fungirlz · 02-26-2002, 08:45 AM

If you have been on the Mircette for three months and no reaction to tanning before,
then there is no connection to the two. I just asked Doc about it. (you should go see your doctor though if it persists).
Mircette is not known to cause a reation to uv.
Check your soaps, washing powders, perfumes, body lotions..
start backtracking to the time you became sensitive.

Christine'

RJ · 02-26-2002, 10:00 AM

Mircette does have ethinyl estradiol in it which is a photosensitive med. Talked to doc and she doesn't think it would be the mircette, although it can cause a reaction while tanning. I did think that it was odd that there was no reaction for the first 2 months, but like I have said, I have been through everything that I could think that it would have been. I have also taken Loestrin and also Nordette with no problems at all. I have found however, that it is so much easier to try to help a client figure this out than to try to figure it out for yourself. LOL! Okay, so, I will recap and if I figure it out, I'll let ya know. Thanks so much for your insight.

Chippp · 02-26-2002, 12:44 PM

All birth control pills can cause a reaction.
Try a different method, taking any birthcontrol pills for long periods of time is bad for you.

fungirlz · 02-26-2002, 02:05 PM

Well like we always say they call it medical "pratice".
Good luck in finding out what it's coming from.
Keep us posted.

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02-26-2002, 07:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
RJ Join Date: Apr 12 2001 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	Is it possible to or does anyone know of a person that has had a delayed photosensitivity reaction after being on a medication for 2 or 3 months? Thanks.

02-26-2002, 07:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bronze Star Join Date: Apr 11 2001 Posts: 2,693 Rep Power: 24	What kind of reaction to what kind of medication? What and how long was the UV exposure? Was it sunlight or indoor unit? Did you consult a doctor?

02-26-2002, 08:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
RJ Join Date: Apr 12 2001 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	I have been taking Mircette, which is a contraceptive. I started taking it in October and then in January I began breaking out with these itchy bumps. I am a salon owner, so I did the checklist by going over everything and anything that may have caused this reaction. This is the only thing that I can come up with. When I skip a day or two of taking it, I don't have as bad of a reaction after tanning. I have taken other contraceptives before and have never had a reaction. I don't have health insurance for myself, so I am trying to figure this out on my own before going to the doc. I am, however, going to call them and see about atleast changing the script. I love my tanning, and I refuse to give it up unless I absolutely have to.

02-26-2002, 08:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
tangirl Join Date: Jul 6 2001 Posts: 1,875 Rep Power: 23	RJ - I've never used Mircette. Is it oral? I had a reaction to just about everything the doctor put me on. I am now on the lowest possible dosage which is Loestrin and I don't have any sensitivity problems whatsoever. You stated that you were on this for a few months before having problems. Was there anything else that may have changed that could be causing the problem? Did you change skin care products? Any other medications?

02-26-2002, 08:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bronze Star Join Date: Apr 11 2001 Posts: 2,693 Rep Power: 24	Good Q's tangirl. I understand your question and scenario a little better now. Hmmmm... that's a good one. You can check also with a Pharmacist at no cost... they have detailed books which outline every possible side effect a medication may have. My mom worked in a pharmacy while I was growing up and out of habit I learned to always ask "What are the side effects of this drug" to the doctor. Then I would repeat the question with the Pharmacist. If they didn't offer a good response I'd ask for information on the medication. I have learned to always mention to a dr. that I tan indoor.... like you, I'm not about to give it up now.

02-26-2002, 08:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
fungirlz Join Date: Jan 17 2002 Posts: 4,339 Rep Power: 24	If you have been on the Mircette for three months and no reaction to tanning before, then there is no connection to the two. I just asked Doc about it. (you should go see your doctor though if it persists). Mircette is not known to cause a reation to uv. Check your soaps, washing powders, perfumes, body lotions.. start backtracking to the time you became sensitive. Christine'

02-26-2002, 10:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
RJ Join Date: Apr 12 2001 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	Mircette does have ethinyl estradiol in it which is a photosensitive med. Talked to doc and she doesn't think it would be the mircette, although it can cause a reaction while tanning. I did think that it was odd that there was no reaction for the first 2 months, but like I have said, I have been through everything that I could think that it would have been. I have also taken Loestrin and also Nordette with no problems at all. I have found however, that it is so much easier to try to help a client figure this out than to try to figure it out for yourself. LOL! Okay, so, I will recap and if I figure it out, I'll let ya know. Thanks so much for your insight.

02-26-2002, 12:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chippp Join Date: Apr 19 2001 Posts: 2,262 Rep Power: 24	All birth control pills can cause a reaction. Try a different method, taking any birthcontrol pills for long periods of time is bad for you.

02-26-2002, 02:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
fungirlz Join Date: Jan 17 2002 Posts: 4,339 Rep Power: 24	Well like we always say they call it medical "pratice". Good luck in finding out what it's coming from. Keep us posted.

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