IN A PINCH, ASPIRIN IS SUBSTITUTE SUNSCREEN

IN A PINCH, ASPIRIN IS SUBSTITUTE SUNSCREEN

MIAMI, Fla. (Wireless Flash) -- If you forget your suntan lotion this summer, just reach for a few aspirin. According to Miami-based dermatologist Dr. Stephen Horwitz, aspirin can triple a person's tolerance to the sun because it blocks production of a chemical that makes you susceptible to ultraviolet rays. Taking two aspirin tablets every four hours can greatly reduce your chances of getting burned, while taking three aspirin will allow you to handle about 90 minutes of sunlight before getting burned. Horwitz doesn't recommend making aspirin your first line of defense against sunburn because, while it helps prevent a cosmetic burn, it doesn't protect you against long-term sun damage as effectively as suntan lotion.

CONTACT: Dr. Stephen Horwitz, ****; Miami, FL; (305) 674-9009