What is a key patient counseling point for Furosemide regarding skin sensitivity?

Furosemide is a diuretic that can potentially increase sensitivity to sunlight, making patients more susceptible to sunburn and skin damage. Therefore, advising patients to use sunscreen and avoid tanning is crucial. Sunscreen helps protect the skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can exacerbate skin sensitivity issues associated with the medication.

Using high SPF makeup may provide some level of protection but is generally not sufficient on its own to prevent skin damage or sunburn, hence it is not the most comprehensive recommendation. Advising patients to avoid all sunscreens is also inappropriate, as this would increase the risk of skin damage. Finally, while wearing protective clothing is beneficial, it should be complemented with sunscreen application to effectively reduce the risk of skin damage caused by UV exposure. Thus, encouraging the use of sunscreen and avoiding tanning is the best approach to protect the skin while taking furosemide.