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Polymorphous light eruption (PLE) presents with itchy red small bumps on sun-exposed skin, particularly face, neck, forearms and legs. [1] It generally appears 30 minutes to a few hours after sun exposure and may last between one and 14 days. [3]
Solar purpura is believed to be caused by skin damage due to chronic sun exposure which leads dermal atrophy. As a result of the dermal atrophy, the dermal connective tissue cannot support the microvasculature and the result is extravasation of blood into the dermis. This results in visible purple spots on the skin. [5]
Photodermatitis, sometimes referred to as sun poisoning or photoallergy, is a form of allergic contact dermatitis in which the allergen must be activated by light to sensitize the allergic response, and to cause a rash or other systemic effects on subsequent exposure.
7 Ways To Soothe Your Skin After Sun Exposure Catherine Falls Commercial - Getty Images. With the heat of summer in full swing, you've probably already spent a decent amount of time in the sun ...
UV exposure from the sun can damage much more than just your skin's appearance, according to Dr. Robin Levin, a dermatologist from South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center. Sun exposure can cause ...
That's for old people.'" While skin cancers generally develop after 10 years of sun exposure, Robinson says she's treated patients as young as 15 years old for melanoma - a deadly form of skin cancer.
Phytophotodermatitis, also known as berloque dermatitis, [1] [2] [3] margarita photodermatitis, [4] [5] lime disease [6] or lime phytodermatitis [6] is a cutaneous phototoxic inflammatory reaction resulting from contact with a light-sensitizing botanical agent (such as lime juice) followed by exposure to ultraviolet A (UV-A) light (from the sun, for instance).
Given the causal relationship between sun exposure and AK growth, they often appear on a background of sun-damaged skin and in areas that are commonly sun-exposed, such as the face, ears, neck, scalp, chest, backs of hands, forearms, or lips. Because sun exposure is rarely limited to a small area, most people who have an AK have more than one. [10]