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How Safe Are UV Rays For A Schizophrenia Patient?
Question: My father 86 is on Resperidone. We would like him to sit on a covered verandah (roof extension)between 11-12md Outside temperature between 21-23c. How long (in time) is it safe for him before an UV rays may affect his face or uncovered area (arms)
Brief Answer:
Depends on sensitivity of skin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Not everyone will be sensitive to sunlight due to medication.
2. If he is, better to use sunscreen for exposed areas. Then, prolonged exposure should not be a problem. However, if not using, limit to less than two hours. If he gets any skin itching, burning or rashes, then he has a sensitive skin and exposure should be limited to less than half an hour.
3. Avoid direct exposure as much as possible.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Depends on sensitivity of skin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Not everyone will be sensitive to sunlight due to medication.
2. If he is, better to use sunscreen for exposed areas. Then, prolonged exposure should not be a problem. However, if not using, limit to less than two hours. If he gets any skin itching, burning or rashes, then he has a sensitive skin and exposure should be limited to less than half an hour.
3. Avoid direct exposure as much as possible.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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