Warning To Spring Break Students and Other Sun Worshippers

It's that Spring Break time of year so I thought I would share a warning to students planning to spend lots of time in the sun, drink in hand.There is a condition called Phytophotodermatitis, more commonly called Margarita Dermatitis.  It's a discoloration of the skin that occurs when your skin has been in contact with lime peel and is exposed to the sun.Years ago my daughter developed a very dark discoloration over her upper lip.  It looked like the skin was stained or like she had been bruised.  The family doctor had no clue what the cause was and sent her to a dermatologist.  The dermatologist knew instantly what it was.  "Were you in the sun, drinking something with lime?"  he asked.My daughter had been drinking water with lime wedges in it, while tanning.She was given a prescription for a skin lightener to gradually fade it, because the discoloration does not go away on it's own.The doctor said she was very lucky she only had discolored skin...most cases develop lesions and an itchy rash. It can be very serious.   Protect yourself.....Don't combine lime drinks with the sun.If you are cutting limes (or any citrus fruit), thoroughly wash hands before going outside in the sun.Bloody Mary drinkers beware:  Celery can also cause similar reactions. You may not want to fall asleep in the sun..... Many students are aware of this scientific wonder and use it for pranks during Spring Break. They use limes to "tattoo" graphiti on other unsuspecting students who are sleeping in the sun.  ______________________________________________________________________________      New Hampshire Home Staging FAQ Professional Home Staging in New Hampshire Portsmouth   Rye   North Hampton   Dover   Durham   Barrington   Rochester 603.661.8524 Creative & Unique Solutions... One Room at a Time