photodermatitis
Sun-triggered skin reaction
Photodermatitis is a skin inflammation caused by exposure to light, typically sunlight.
It occurs when certain substances—medications, plants, or chemicals—make the skin abnormally sensitive to ultraviolet rays, resulting in rashes, blisters, or burns: The antibiotics triggered photodermatitis when she spent the afternoon outside.
Also called sun poisoning or photosensitivity reaction.
Cutaneous vascular flushing
- blisteringExtremely intense or severe
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
burning · papules · vesicles · edema · pruritus · irritation · pain · tenderness
Radiance from our star
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
- UVALong-wave ultraviolet
- UVBMedium-wave ultraviolet light
- medicationsSubstances treating medical conditions
tetracycline · NSAIDs · fluoroquinolones · citrus · bergamot · lime · celery · parsnip
UV-blocking skin cream
- SPFUltraviolet defense measure
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- emollientsSkin-softening agents
erythema
Cutaneous vascular flushing
- blisteringExtremely intense or severe
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
itching · burning · papules · vesicles · edema · pruritus · irritation · pain · tenderness · scaling
sunlight
Radiance from our star
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
- UVALong-wave ultraviolet
- UVBMedium-wave ultraviolet light
medications · tetracycline · NSAIDs · fluoroquinolones · citrus · bergamot · lime · celery · parsnip · fig
sunscreen
UV-blocking skin cream
- SPFUltraviolet defense measure
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
biopsy
Tissue sample for diagnosis
photoallergic
Skin reacts to light
- drug-inducedTriggered by pharmaceuticals
photodermatitisthermal burn
Heat-caused tissue injury
frostbite · contact dermatitis · chemical burn · heat rash · scald
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