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photoallergic

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photoallergic
[-əlur′gik]
Etymology: Gk, phos, light, allos, other, ergein, to work
exhibiting a delayed hypersensitivity reaction after exposure to light. Compare phototoxic. See also photoallergic contact dermatitis.
photoallergy [fo″to-al´er-je]
a delayed immunologic type of photosensitivity involving both a chemical substance to which the individual has become previously sensitized and radiant energy.
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Cook N, Freeman S: Report of 19 cases of photoallergic contact dermatitis to sunscreens seen at the Skin and Cancer Foundation.
Allergic contact dermatitis/Allerjik kontakt dermatitler by Qnder, Meltem / Archives of the Turkish Dermatology and Venerology
Photoallergic Dermatitis A rash appears with this condition as the sun reacts to certain chemicals which are on the skin.
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