Battersea Fields Practice- Methotrexate treatment may make your skin more sensitive to the sun.
- Sun exposure during methotrexate treatment could cause very severe reactions that look and feel like sunburn.
- Avoid exposure to intense sunlight (especially between 11 am and 3 pm) or to UV rays (for example, using sunbeds or tanning equipment) while taking methotrexate
- Use a sun protection product with a high protection factor when exposed to the sun
- Wear a hat and clothes that cover your arms and legs when in the sun
- Talk to a healthcare professional if you are worried about a skin reaction you have had while taking methotrexate.