Sunlight
Sunlight, especially its ultraviolet radiation component, can cause increased or additional types of damage in predisposed individuals, such as those taking certain phototoxic drugs, or those with certain conditions associated with photosensitivity, including:
- Psoriasis
- Atopic eczema
- Erythema multiforme
- Seborrhoeic dermatitis
- Autoimmune bullous diseases (immunobullous diseases)
- Mycosis fungoides
- Smith–Lemli–Opitz syndrome
- Porphyria cutanea tarda
Also, many conditions are aggravated by strong light, including:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Sjögren’s syndrome
- Sinear Usher syndrome
- Rosacea
- Dermatomyositis
- Darier’s disease
- Kindler-Weary syndrome
Read more about this topic: Photosensitivity In Humans
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