• Mayo Clinic Minute: Sun Allergy

    By

    Vivien Williams

a mother applies sunscreen to a young child on the beachMemorial Day is a time to reflect and honor those who died while serving in the armed forces. Celebrations often include firing up the grill and spending time outdoors in the sun. There's no question that sun exposure increases your risk of skin cancer. But, the sun can cause other issues too, including sun allergies. Can  you be allergic to the sun?

In this Mayo Clinic minute, reporter Vivien Williams talks to dermatologist Dr. Dawn Davis about sun allergies.

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