What is photosensitivity?
Photosensitivity is a diagnosis that means that the skin reacts negatively to sunlight or ultraviolet radiation.
Unlike sunburn, the symptoms of photosensitivity appear within a few minutes. If a reaction occurs even after a short stay in the sun, you should consult a doctor.
The following symptoms are characteristic:
• rash;
• itchy skin;
• swollen skin;
• skin changes color;
• peeling skin.
If the sensitivity covers a large area of the skin, more severe symptoms occur, namely:
• dizziness;
• headache;
• nausea;
• weakness;
• wheezing.
Common causes of photosensitivity are:
• Autoimmune conditions;
• Genetic diseases;
• Side effects of certain medications;
• Skin diseases;
• Skin care products.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/photosensitivity
