Phototoxicity
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| Phototoxicity | |
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| Term | Phototoxicity |
| Short definition | Phototoxicity - (pronounced) (FOH-toh-tok-SIH-sih-tee) A condition in which the skin or eyes are very sensitive to sunlight or other forms of light. It can be caused by taking certain medications or rubbing certain essential oils (scented liquid made from plants) or other topical agents into the skin. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Phototoxicity - (pronounced) (FOH-toh-tok-SIH-sih-tee) A condition in which the skin or eyes are very sensitive to sunlight or other forms of light. It can be caused by taking certain medications or rubbing certain essential oils (scented liquid made from plants) or other topical agents into the skin. Phototoxicity causes sunburn, blisters, and other skin problems
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