Seasonal tips, decoded for flare-prone skin.
Condition-specific guidance, underserved angles, and seasonal tips — we'll keep adding to this as the year goes.
What's breaking out in sun protection & chronic illness right now
Why "UV Shirt" Searches Jumped 26% This Year
Sun-protective clothing had a real breakout moment this year. Here's what to look for once you're past the marketing.
Yes, You Still Need Sun Protection in Winter
Cold weather doesn't mean low UV. A year-round case for keeping sun protection in the rotation.
The Medications That Make Photosensitivity Worse
Sun sensitivity isn't only about the disease — some everyday medications make it measurably worse.
Adaptive Clothing Is Having a Mainstream Moment
Big brands are finally entering adaptive fashion. Here's what actually changes for you, versus what's just marketing.
Why Cooling Vests Are Suddenly Everywhere
Cooling vests moved from niche medical gear to mainstream workplace equipment this year. Why that matters beyond outdoor work.
Why Sjögren's Takes Years to Diagnose
Sjögren's disease affects an estimated 4 million people in the U.S. and still takes years, on average, to diagnose.
Getting Ahead of Raynaud's Before Winter Hits
Raynaud's flares get worse once cold weather actually arrives. A short list of what's worth doing before then.
Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Fact vs. Myth
Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, and largely preventable. The advice behind that claim doesn't expire when the awareness month ends.
Vacation Sun Safety When You Can't Just "Catch Some Rays"
A sunny vacation takes more planning when sun exposure is a flare trigger, not just a sunburn risk.
A Holiday Gift Guide for Someone Living With Lupus
Practical gift ideas for someone managing lupus or autoimmune skin sensitivity — things that actually get used.
Lupus, sun protection, and adaptive dressing for men
Lupus in Men: Why It Gets Missed
Men make up roughly 1 in 10 lupus diagnoses and are often diagnosed later and more severely. What to watch for.
Sun Protection for Men Who Can't Avoid the Outdoors
Job sites, routes, and fields don't pause for a flare-prone day — a layering strategy that works with your existing gear.
Adaptive Dressing for Men: Tools Over Trends
Adaptive clothing marketing skews toward women, but the actual tools work with the clothes you already own.
Halloween, sun-smart and flare-aware
Trick-or-Treating With Photosensitive Skin
Halloween isn't only a nighttime holiday — pumpkin patches and costume parades happen in full daylight too.
Costume Comfort for Flare-Prone Skin
Scratchy costume fabric and stage makeup can undo a good skin day fast — here's how to layer around it.
Haunted Houses, Strobes & Fluorescent Light
Parties and haunted houses love flashing and fluorescent light — a tough combination for light-sensitive eyes and skin.
Want the fundamentals first?
The Sun & Skin Guide covers UPF ratings, fabric, and seam construction in plain language — a good starting point before any seasonal tips.
Read the Sun & Skin Guide