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Photodermatitis is a form of allergic contact dermatitis in which the allergen must be activated by light to sensitize the allergic response, and to cause a rash or other systemic effects on subsequent exposure.
How do members experience photodermatitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with photodermatitis*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for photodermatitis*
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Photodermatitis is a form of allergic contact dermatitis in which the allergen must be activated by light to sensitize the allergic response, and to cause a rash or other systemic effects on subsequent exposure.
Common symptoms reported by people with photodermatitis
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for photodermatitis
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Compare treatments taken by people with photodermatitis
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have photodermatitis through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with photodermatitis? Members in the forum might have the answers.