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• Wear sunglasses with total UV pro- tection.
captopril, diltiazem, nifedipine)
• Pain medications
• Anti-wrinkle cream/acne medica-
• Check your skin regularly so you know what’s normal for you and to notice any changes or new growths.
tions containing tretinion
• Diabetes sulfonylurea drugs
Sunscreen Tips:
If you are talking any medications that may cause sensitivity, you should take extra precautions:
1. Avoid the sun during peak hours.
2. Apply a sunscreen (preferably with
• Wear sunscreen every day, with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 and “broad-spectrum” to protect against the sun’s UVA and UVB rays. Check dates for expiration.
zinc oxide or titanium dioxide sun
Skin Care
thiazide, chlorathiazide, amiodarone,
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Protect your Skin:
the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light from the sun or tanning booths, resulting in sunburn/skin rash; sting- ing, burning, or itching skin; swelling; blisters; or hives. Medications which may set off these reactions include:
• Stray in the shade as much as pos- sible thought out the day especially between the hours of 10am-4pm when the sun’s rays are the stron- gest.
• Antibiotics (tetracycline and sulfa drugs)
For Seniors
By: Glin Winsor, Practice Manager DayOne Family Healthcare P.C.
We can’t cover all our skin from exposure to sun. But what can we do?
• Wear clothing to cover the skin exposed to the sun, long-sleeved shirts, pants sunglasses, and broad- brimmed hats.
• Diuretics (water pills or furosemide)
• Anti-depressants
• Blood pressure pills (hydrochloro-
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• Reapply sunscreen at least every two hours or more often if you’re sweat- ing or swimming.
block)
3. Wear protective clothing such as a
• How to choose sunscreen?
Sporty – use gel
Break out – use oil free
Dry Skin – creamy Sensitive/Rosacea – sunscreen with titanium or zinc oxide
hat or sunglasses
If you do experience a photosensi- tive reaction:
• Take a cool bath or shower.
• Try taking an over-the-counter pain
reliever such as acetaminophen or
Bald – use screen and a hat
• Choose cosmetic and contact lenses
ibuprofen.
• You may also want to contact your
that offer UV protection. You still need to use sunscreen and wear sunglasses with broad-spectrum sun protection.
doctor.
Publisher’s Note: A small amount of the sunshine vitamin is needed each week for optimal health and maintain- ing strong and healthy bones. See the article starting on page four for more details.
Barn Theatre
Medications and Sun Sensitivities:
Certain medications can make
Announces 73rd Season
By: Penelope Ragotzy
The Barn Theatre, Michigan’s oldest professional summer theatre, under the artistic leadership of Brendan Ragotzy, has begun their 73rd season of plays and musicals to be presented at the landmark theatre. As part of the experience they will continue to offer nightly dinners, along with improved seating, ticket options, and online ticketing system.
and unforgettable experience where a frustrated adolescent magically becomes an adult, discovering that life is not sim- ply child's play. Rated PG.
The Box Office is now open for online ticket sales, in-person sales, and purchase via phone. Season ticket booklets are available online as virtual tickets.
Steel Magnolias - with Kim Zimmer, Lori Moore and Jennifer Furney - July 30-August 11 Alternately hilarious and touching, this brilliant play exemplifies the female bond and illustrates the beauty of friendship when wading through life’s hardest times.
The Barn Theatre School for Advanced Theatre Training, which con- tinues to operate as a nonprofit entity, is excited to continue to provide southwest Michigan with professional, high-qual- ity theatre while also expanding edu- cational youth outreach and training programs.
Over sixty million people from around the globe have fallen in love with Mamma Mia! The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless hit songs propels this funny, enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating the ultimate feel-good show! Rated PG-13.
Sweeney Todd - Starring Robert Newman and Penelope Alex- July 2-14 – The dark, witty and Tony Award- winning musical tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London. Rated R.
Evil Dead: The Musical - August 27 - September 1 ONE WEEK ONLY! – Evil Dead The Musical takes all the elements of the cult classic films and combines them for one of the cra- ziest, funniest theatrical experiences of all time. Blood flies. Limbs are dismem- bered. Demons tell bad jokes... and all to music. It’s a bloody comedy start to finish! Rated R.
Big the Musical - July 16-28
The classic 1987 motion picture fantasy bursts onto the stage in this theatrical
Details are available online at barnt- heatreschool.org.
Mamma Mia - August 13-25
Village of Mill Creek residents poised for the starting bell to complete a 100 piece puzzle in 15 mins. as one of the events that residents took part in for the 2019 Senior Olympic competition. Presbyterian Village
of Michigan sponsors the Olympics annually at Village across Michigan. This year the Village of Mill Creek residents also took part in the Hoop Shoot, Kick into the Nets, Bean Bag Throw, and a Wellness Walk. Awards will be presented in September.