Photosensitivity Definition

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photosensitivities
noun
Sensitivity or responsiveness to light.
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An abnormally heightened response, especially of the skin, to sunlight or ultraviolet radiation, caused by certain disorders or chemicals and characterized by a toxic or allergic reaction.
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photosensitivity
Plural:
photosensitivities

Photosensitivity Sentence Examples

  • The child is experiencing photosensitivity, or sensitivity to light.

  • St. Johns Wort may also causes photosensitivity or skin sensitivity to sunlight, so you should avoid sun exposure when taking this herb.

  • Tretinoin, for example, commonly known as Retin-A, often results in worse acne, as well as photosensitivity, excessive redness and flaky skin.

  • It's important to avoid excessive sun exposure when taking St. John's Wort as it may predispose you to photosensitivity, or light sensitivity, and cause your skin to burn more so than usual.

  • Of the tetracyclines, demeclocycline may cause increased photosensitivity.

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