Light sensitivity

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Light sensitivity
TermLight sensitivity
Short definitionLight sensitivity - (pronounced) (FOH-toh-SEN-sih-TIH-vih-tea) condition in which the skin is very sensitive to sunlight or other forms of ultraviolet light and can burn easily. Photosensitivity usually causes a rash or sunburn, especially on areas of skin exposed to ultraviolet light. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Light sensitivity - (pronounced) (FOH-toh-SEN-sih-TIH-vih-tea) condition in which the skin is very sensitive to sunlight or other forms of ultraviolet light and can burn easily. Photosensitivity usually causes a rash or sunburn, especially on areas of skin exposed to ultraviolet light. The affected areas may be painful and may itch, blister, or peel. Photosensitivity can be caused by certain medications like antibiotics and cancer drugs, radiation therapy, exposure to certain chemicals, and some conditions like lupus and xeroderma pigmentosum

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