What Is Photosensitivity?
9. Complications
Chronic damage to the skin due to phototoxicity can lead to premature aging, skin cancer, and lentigines. It has been noted that there is an increase in the incidence of squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. In persistent light reactivity, the photosensitivity can be present for months or years even after the offending agent has been eliminated.
it may progress to involve more parts of the skin. It can be debilitating as the patient would have to be confined to darkened rooms. Treatment usually involves avoidance of contact with triggers. Those without any improvement may be recommended for the prescription of immunosuppressive agents.
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