Sun Exposure

        It's really important to keep your child with ichthyosis out of the sun as much as possible.

Things to think about:

    *sunscreen may not work very well or at all for your child (they also may dry out your child's skin)

            ~try different products (look at active ingredients)

            ~try putting them on over/under various lotions

    *try to stay out of the sun 10AM-4PM

    *make it a rule that if you are outside, you have to wear a hat  (there are many available that have SPF ratings)

    *try clothing that has an SPF weave or chemical additive

    *find the shade

    *even if it is cloudy, you aren't protected

Products we like:

    *SPF sunshade that covers the stroller

    *SPF hats

    *SPF clothing