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Photodermatitis (disorder)

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An abnormal inflammatory skin condition resulting from exposure to ultraviolet light, most commonly sunlight. May result from phototoxic or photoallergic reactions or both.

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Label

Photodermatitis (disorder)

Synonyms

Photodermatitis
Photosensitivity dermatitis

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Equivalent to:

Disease (disorder) and Role group (attribute) some (
    Associated morphology (attribute) some Inflammatory morphology (morphologic abnormality) and
    Causative agent (attribute) some Ultraviolet radiation (physical force) and
    Finding site (attribute) some Skin structure (body structure))

Subclass of:

Exogenous dermatitis (disorder)
Ultraviolet-induced change in normal skin (disorder)