Photodermatoses is a
skin disease
A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of thi ...
that is caused by exposure to
sunlight. People with photodermatoses may develop skin rashes following exposure to the sun.
Polymorphous light eruption
Polymorphous light eruption (PLE) presents with itchy red small bumps on sun-exposed skin, particularly face, neck, forearms and legs. It generally appears 30 minutes to a few hours after sun exposure and may last between one and 14 days. The ...
is the most common type of photodermatoses. It is most likely due to an abnormal immune system reaction to the sun. Polymorphous light eruption occurs in approximately 10 to 20 percent
of otherwise healthy individuals, so it is a relatively common condition.
References
Skin conditions resulting from physical factors
{{Radiation-related disorders