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EJ30.0 category

Polymorphic light eruption

Definition

Polymorphic light eruption is a common delayed‐onset abnormal inflammatory cutaneous reaction to sunlight or other source of ultraviolet radiation. It typically manifests as an eruption of papules and vesicles affecting normally sun-protected skin sites following exposure to sunlight. Tolerance is commonly seen after repeated sunlight or UV exposure.

Also indexed as

Benign summer eruptionJuvenile spring eruptionPLE - [polymorphic light eruption]Polymorphic light eruptionPolymorphous light eruption

Nearby in Autoimmune or other photodermatoses