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Fourth of July is next week and for many it means a few days of sun, fun, and relaxation. However, the side effect of some rheumatoid arthritis&nbsp;(RA)&nbsp;medications can cause some issues outdoors, including sun sensitivity, skin burns, blistering, and infections, according to a report by&nbsp;Everyday Health.&nbsp;&nbsp;<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">
Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication: Beware of Sunburn if You Take These Drugs <a href="https://t.co/Re02iZOK2J">https://t.co/Re02iZOK2J</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/EverydayHealth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EverydayHealth</a>
&mdash; American College of Rheumatology (@ACRheum) <a href="https://twitter.com/ACRheum/status/1012394450574815232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2018</a>
</blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Some medications for RA and related syndromes can cause photosensitivity, making your patients more susceptible to sunburns and sun rashes.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s important to make sure you have sunscreen with you, as well as sunglasses and full coverage clothing to decrease your chances of skin issues.&nbsp;SOURCE:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/medications/sun-sensitivity-side-effect-sunburn/">Everyday Health&nbsp;</a>

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