Photosensitivity: sensitivity on exposure to sunlight. See free access online books about Photosensitivity below. See detailed information below for a list of 50 causes of Photosensitivity, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Photosensitivity.
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Photosensitivity as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 89
medications causing Photosensitivity
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Photosensitivity as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 41 drug interactions causing Photosensitivity
Photosensitivity: Abnormal sensitivity to light, especially of the eyes. For example, light may irritate the eyelids, conjunctiva, cornea or, in excess, the retina; when scattered by a cataractous lens light may produce glare; it can produce a migraine headache or a temporary exotropia.photophobia, photalgia, photesthesia
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Sensitivity to the action of radiant energy
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
The list below shows some of the causes of Photosensitivity mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Photosensitivity. Of the 50 causes of Photosensitivity that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Photosensitivity' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Photosensitivity based
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Symptoms related to Photosensitivity:
Pellagra, Phenylketonuria, Bloom syndrome, Hartnup disease, Xeroderma pigmentosum, Dermatitis (89 causes), Eczema (205 causes), Solar urticaria, Hives (221 causes)
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