Photodermatosis
Photodermatoses are skin diseases that develop under the influence of ultraviolet rays alone or their combination with other irritating factors: cosmetics, chemicals, medications.
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The cause of the disease is increased sensitivity of the skin to the effects of such rays.
Rarely, photodermatoses can be caused by visible light rays.
Experts identify a number of reasons that contribute to the development of photodermatoses, although often the reasons remain unknown:
- Autoimmune diseases.
- Disorders of the endocrine system.
- Long-term use of certain medications.
- Metabolic disorders.
- Pigment metabolism disorders.
- Avitaminosis.
- Genetic predisposition or gene mutations.
Laser hair removal sometimes provokes photodermatosis. The procedure does not cause the disease, it only becomes one of the triggers that triggers the appearance of a rash, itching, and swelling.
Types and symptoms of photodermatoses
Clinical symptoms of the disease largely depend on the type of photodermatitis
Solar urticaria
Pellagra
Porphyria
Chronic actinic dermatitis
Polymorphic light eruption
Phototoxic dermatitis and phytophotodermatitis
Photoallergic dermatitis
Genodermatoses with increased sensitivity to ultraviolet rays
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnostics of photodermatoses at the medical center “Clinic K+31”
Since this type of dermatoses is less common than others, then the diagnosis of photodermatoses is more detailed and complex.
If any rash appears on the skin, consult a doctor immediately. You can undergo all the necessary diagnostic procedures in our center in the shortest possible time, and on the same day the specialist will prescribe you a treatment that is effective in your case.
Diagnostics of photodermatoses:
- General urine analysis.
- General blood test.
- Biochemical blood test.
- Biochemical urine analysis.
- Photoallergy test.
- Determination of porphyrins in blood, urine, feces.
- Immunological blood tests.
- Determination of antibodies to hepatitis B and C, HIV.
- X-ray of the chest organs (if indicated).
- Ultrasound of the abdominal organs (according to indications).
- Magnetic resonance imaging.
You may also be assigned consultations with other specialists:
- Rheumatologist.
- Therapist.
- Allergist.
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