Photosensitivity: Definition Patient Education - Healthline Photosensitivity is an extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and other light sources Most people are at risk of developing sunburn during long exposure to sunlight Exposure
Photosensitivity (sun allergy) - DermNet Photosensitivity refers to various symptoms, diseases and conditions caused or aggravated by exposure to sunlight A rash due to photosensitivity is a photodermatosis (plural photodermatoses)
Sun Allergy (Photosensitivity) - Harvard Health Sun allergies are triggered by changes that occur in sun-exposed skin It is not clear why the body develops this reaction However, the immune system recognizes some components of the sun-altered skin as "foreign," and the body activates its immune defenses against them
Photosensitivity - Dermatology - Merck Manual Professional Edition Photosensitivity is a cutaneous overreaction to sunlight It can be related to photoallergy or phototoxicity and may be idiopathic or occur after exposure to certain toxic or allergenic substances or chemicals
Photosensitivity - The Skin Cancer Foundation If you develop photosensitivity, you may be at risk for skin damage and skin cancer from even limited UV exposure Find out what it is and what you can do
What Does Photosensitive Mean? Causes Symptoms Photosensitivity means your skin or nervous system reacts strongly to light Learn what causes it, which medications trigger it, and how to manage it
What Is Photosensitivity? Causes, Types Reactions Photosensitivity means your skin reacts badly to sunlight Learn what causes it, from medications to autoimmune conditions, and how to protect yourself