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Medicines st johns wortQuestion & answer

st johns wort · Medicine question

Can St John’s wort make skin sensitive to sunlight?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Sunburn-like reactions can occur after strong sunlight or ultraviolet exposure.

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Care St John's Wort Low Mood Relief Tablets / UCalm St John's Wort Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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