What is photodermatitis?
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*
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Fatigue
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*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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Top treatments taken by people for photodermatitis*
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Who has photodermatitis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 9 | |
| 40s | 11 | |
| 50s | 14 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 7 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 37 |
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