What is Photosensitivity?

What is Photosensitivity?

• Photosensitivity: Skin over-sensitivity to light.
• Photosensitivity: sensitivity to the action of radiant energy.
  Source - WordNet 2.1

Photosensitivity: Introduction

Types of Photosensitivity:

Broader types of Photosensitivity:

• Skin conditions
• more types...»

What causes Photosensitivity?

Causes of Photosensitivity: see causes of Photosensitivity

What are the symptoms of Photosensitivity?

Symptoms of Photosensitivity: see symptoms of Photosensitivity

Can anyone else get Photosensitivity?

Inheritance: see inheritance of Photosensitivity

Photosensitivity: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Photosensitivity.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Photosensitivity.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Photosensitivity: see treatments for Photosensitivity

Organs Affected by Photosensitivity:

Organs and body systems related to Photosensitivity include:

• Skin

Name and Aliases of Photosensitivity

Main name of condition: Photosensitivity

Radiosensitivity
Source - WordNet 2.1

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• Vitiligo
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• Xeroderma pigmentosum
• Type 1

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