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If i have sle (lupus) how should i deal with the sunlight?
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Avoid it: The safest answer is to avoid sunlight and use sunscreen even when indoors.
Answered 2/21/2013
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Block the rays: Use ordinary sunscreen and a hat with a brim to start with. If you are very sun-sensitive, some companies make sun-blocking clothing.
Answered 3/26/2013
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