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EK01 category

Photo-allergic contact dermatitis

Definition

Allergic contact dermatitis caused by sensitisation to a photoproduct of a compound either applied directly to the skin or taken up by the skin via the systemic circulation. The parent compound does not elicit an allergic reaction until it is chemically modified by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Also indexed as

Occupational photo-allergic contact dermatitisOccupational photo-allergic contact eczemaPhoto-allergic contact dermatitisPhoto-allergic contact dermatitis due to NSAIDsPhoto-allergic contact dermatitis due to fragrancesPhoto-allergic contact dermatitis due to medicaments other than NSAIDsPhoto-allergic contact dermatitis due to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsPhoto-allergic contact dermatitis due to plants or vegetable matterPhoto-allergic contact dermatitis due to preservatives or biocidesPhoto-allergic contact dermatitis due to sunscreensPhoto-allergic contact dermatitis organised by photo-allergen classPhoto-allergic contact eczemaPhoto-allergic contact eczema due to plantsPhoto-allergic contact eczema due to sunscreensPhoto-allergic contact eczema due to systemic medicamentsPhoto-allergic contact eczema organised by photo-allergen class

Nearby in Skin disorders provoked by external factors