ISDIN and FEFAC host seminar on lupus and photoprotection

ISDIN and the Federació d'Associacions de Farmàcies de Catalunya (FEFAC) held a seminar in Barcelona to discuss the management of lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. The event brought together healthcare professionals, pharmacists, and patients to address the specific needs of those living with the condition.

A central focus of the discussion was the relationship between lupus and solar radiation. Because ultraviolet exposure can trigger or worsen symptoms, particularly skin-related issues and flares, photoprotection is considered a critical component of patient care.

The seminar also highlighted the ‘Frena el sol, frena el lupus’ (Stop the sun, stop the lupus) initiative. Launched in Catalonia in 2015 by pharmacist Antoni Torres, the project aims to reduce economic barriers and improve access to high-protection sunscreens through community pharmacies. The initiative has expanded across various autonomous communities and currently involves approximately 1,500 pharmacies, covering about 60% of people with lupus in Spain.