Patient discussions

Lifestyle changes should be discussed with patients.[12][15] Patients should be advised to limit their exposure to the sun, cover up exposed areas of skin, and apply a broad-spectrum (both ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B), high-SPF sunscreen every 2 hours.[12][15][16]

All patients who use long-term sun protection should consider vitamin D supplementation.[12][15][16]

Smoking cessation should be highly recommended, as smoking is associated with more severe disease and decreases the efficacy of antimalarials.[7][12][15][17]

Patients may want to consider cosmetic camouflage to improve the appearance of lesions.

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