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What is photosensitivity?

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• History: occurred a few hours after sun exposure. • Location on the uncovered areas • Photoallergy: eczema patient areas, sometimes extension on the covered areas and minimal exposures (very down DEM) actuation • Phototoxicity: doses of medication and dependent UVA: Actinic Erythema, bubbles, Onycholysis • Endogenous: metabolic (Porphyria), lupus, idiopathic (Burns) • Contact: plants, perfumes, topical medications...


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