photosensitivity

Sensitive Eyes Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

We often talk about sensitive eyes when referring to light sensitivity. The eyes has mechanisms to restrict the amount of light entering the eyeball. Very bright light can hurt the eyes of any person. Sometimes the eyes are very sensitive to light and what is otherwise considered as a normal brightness can irritate some >> Read More ...

Solar Urticaria (Sun-Induced Hives)

What is solar urticaria? Solar urticaria is a skin condition known as hives that specifically develops after exposure to sunlight. It can also occur with artificial light sources within specific wavelengths. Solar urticaria is a type of photodermatosis – a skin condition that arises with light exposure. It tends to >> Read More ...

Drug-Induced Photosensitivity (Medication and Sun Sensitivity)

Drug-Induced Photosensitivity Definition Drug-induced photosensitivity (light or sun sensitivity) is defined as skin inflammation caused by the combination of sunlight and certain medication. Drug-induced photosensitivity causes redness (erythema) and sunburn-like appearance of the skin. Both drug and light are required to >> Read More ...

Actinic Prurigo (Sunlight Induced Itchy Skin Rash)

What is actinic prurigo? Actinic prurigo is an itchy skin condition that arises with sunlight exposure. Small and extremely itchy pimples (papules) appear on the areas exposed to the sun usually without a few days after intense sunlight exposure. Sunlight is the trigger but not the cause of the disease. The exact cause of >> Read More ...