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Cutaneous photosensitivity

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An increased sensitivity of the skin to light. Photosensitivity may result in a rash upon exposure to the sun (which is known as photodermatosis). Photosensitivity can be diagnosed by phototests in which light is shone on small areas of skin. [ HPO:probinson ]

Term info

database cross reference
  • SNOMEDCT_US:90128006
  • UMLS:C0349506
  • MSH:D010787
Subsets

hposlim_core

definition

An increased sensitivity of the skin to light. Photosensitivity may result in a rash upon exposure to the sun (which is known as photodermatosis). Photosensitivity can be diagnosed by phototests in which light is shone on small areas of skin.

has alternative id

HP:0007538, HP:0005594, HP:0006831

has exact synonym

Skin photosensitivity, Photosensitivity, Photosensitive skin, Photosensitive skin rashes, Sensitivity to sunlight, Sun sensitivity

id

HP:0000992

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