Protoporphyrin accumulates in erythrocytes, leaks into the plasma and results in severe skin photosensitivity. Using a mouse model of erythropoietic protoporphyria, we demonstrate here that ex ...

The photosensitivity sometimes began several ... Stimulus avoidance and stimulus modification can be an effective treatment in some patients and can sometimes be combined with antiepileptic ...

Photosensitivity or abnormal light sensitivity is very complex and is a major symptom of lupus. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) loosely defines photosensitivity as "a skin rash as a result ...

Patients with CLE who have specific patient characteristics may have lower treatment response than patients who do not have these characteristics.

This study revealed an association between elevated hepatic histamine levels and erythropoietic protoporphyria progression.

For most people, treatment consists of avoiding or minimising ... “For many of these photosensitivity conditions, sunscreen will not be able to completely prevent skin reactions to UV, so ...