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Please forgive me if this is in the wrong place or has been discussed already, but I couldn't find anywhere a discussion about the government banning of filament lightbulbs in 2011?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7170246.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7172662.stm
I have photo-sensitive Lupus and I suffer even in shops with factor 60 and a hat! No way can I have these at home. Please lets see what we can do. This isn't a hoax, read the articles. I hope that Lupus UK will be able to help here please
Thanks
Last Updated: Friday, 4 January 2008, 15:27 GMT
Low-energy bulbs 'worsen rashes'
Energy saving bulbs could reduce carbon dioxide emissions
The switch to energy-saving light bulbs may put thousands at risk of painful skin reactions, health charities warn.
Fluorescent bulbs can exacerbate skin rashes in people with photosensitive skin conditions, experts said.
The government is planning to prevent the sale of conventional bulbs by 2011 to cut carbon dioxide emissions.
Several groups including the British Association of Dermatologists called for exemptions to allow those affected to continue using traditional bulbs.
But representatives of the lighting industry said there would be alternatives to fluorescent lighting available.
Health conditions which can involve some form of light sensitivity, include the auto-immune disease lupus, the genetic disorder Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP), certain forms of eczema and dermatitis, photosensitivity, and porphyria.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7170246.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7172662.stm
I have photo-sensitive Lupus and I suffer even in shops with factor 60 and a hat! No way can I have these at home. Please lets see what we can do. This isn't a hoax, read the articles. I hope that Lupus UK will be able to help here please
Last Updated: Friday, 4 January 2008, 15:27 GMT
Low-energy bulbs 'worsen rashes'
Energy saving bulbs could reduce carbon dioxide emissions
The switch to energy-saving light bulbs may put thousands at risk of painful skin reactions, health charities warn.
Fluorescent bulbs can exacerbate skin rashes in people with photosensitive skin conditions, experts said.
The government is planning to prevent the sale of conventional bulbs by 2011 to cut carbon dioxide emissions.
Several groups including the British Association of Dermatologists called for exemptions to allow those affected to continue using traditional bulbs.
But representatives of the lighting industry said there would be alternatives to fluorescent lighting available.
Health conditions which can involve some form of light sensitivity, include the auto-immune disease lupus, the genetic disorder Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP), certain forms of eczema and dermatitis, photosensitivity, and porphyria.