Idiopathic photodermatoses

Similar term(s): Idiopathic photodermatosis, Photosensitivity.

Idiopathic photodermatoses are a group of photosensitive skin diseases which cause is unknown. They are abnormal skin reaction to ordinary light exposure. The most common of these diseases are polymorphic light eruption, actinic prurigo, chronic actinic dermatitis and solar uticaria

Source: GreenFacts

Genophotodermatoses

Français: Photodermatose idiopathique

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