A red, edematous rash that occurs on areas of the skin with recent exposure to sunlight
Symptoms of Polymorphic Light Eruption
The following features are indicative of Polymorphic Light Eruption:
itching
burning
rashes
fever
chills
headache
nausea
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Common Causes of Polymorphic Light Eruption
The following are the most common causes of Polymorphic Light Eruption:
excessive consumption of alcohol
exposure to UV radiation
Risk Factors for Polymorphic Light Eruption
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Polymorphic Light Eruption:
being female
experiencing the first episode during the teenage years or 20s
having light skin and living in northern regions
family history
Prevention of Polymorphic Light Eruption
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Polymorphic Light Eruption. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid sun exposure
apply sunscreen 30 minutes before sun exposure
wear a sun hat
wear sunglasses with UV protection
use a lip balm with sunscreen
Occurrence of Polymorphic Light Eruption
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Polymorphic Light Eruption cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Polymorphic Light Eruption most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 20-35 years
Common Gender
Polymorphic Light Eruption can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Polymorphic Light Eruption
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Polymorphic Light Eruption:
Skin biopsy: To diagnose the Polymorphous light eruption
Phototesting: To check the symptoms of Polymorphous light eruption
Doctor for Diagnosis of Polymorphic Light Eruption
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Polymorphic Light Eruption:
Dermatologist
Complications of Polymorphic Light Eruption if untreated
It is not know if Polymorphic Light Eruption causes complications if left untreated.
Procedures for Treatment of Polymorphic Light Eruption
The following procedures are used to treat Polymorphic Light Eruption:
Phototherapy: To treat seasonal episodes of polymorphous light eruption
Self-care for Polymorphic Light Eruption
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Polymorphic Light Eruption:
Use sunscreen: Sun protection with broad-spectrum sunblock that works against UV rays
Wear sunglasses: Protect against UV rays
Time for Treatment of Polymorphic Light Eruption
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Polymorphic Light Eruption to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Within 1 week
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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