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Photodermatology Flashcards

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What is cutaneous photosensitivity?

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Sensitivity of the skin to sun exposure

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What is photodermatosis?

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A skin disease caused by exposure to sunlight

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What is porphyria cutanea tarda? (PCT)

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A skin eruption due to low levels of an enzyme responsible for haem production. It causes blistering and phytotoxic effects

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What are the causes, investigations and treatments of PCT?

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Usually has an underlying liver disease cause, must treat underlying disease
Is investigated using UVA light

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