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photosensitive

sensitive to electromagnetic radiation, esp light
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photosensitive

[¦fōd·ō′sen·səd·iv]
(electronics)
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

photosensitive

A material that changes when exposed to light. See photoelectric.
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Among the above five, three suffered from childhood onset of LE with high disease activity noted as increased SLEDAI-2K scores ([greater than or equal to] 20) [Table 3] who had significant association with malar rash, photosensitivity, oral ulcers, hair loss and vasculitis [Table 2].
Alopecia, petechiae, photosensitivity, and pruritus are other possibilities.
Standardised photosensitivity ranges to IPS were performed at zero, one-, two-, four-, and six-hours post-dose.
He was diagnosed as Cockayne syndrome with characteristic facial appearance, photosensitivity, dwarfism, muscle rigidity, joint contractures, and, xerodema pigmentosum in skin biopsy.
I would say these products are best for those starting out with retinoids and are afraid of effects such as peeling and photosensitivity. Murad retinol products are gentle on the skin.
The phase 2 TRINITY study indicated several adverse effects of the drug in the participants, with 38% reporting fatigue, 26% getting nausea, 17% reported vomiting and 36% indicating photosensitivity reaction.
The fresh root is very poisonous and the stem juice can cause photosensitivity.
Due to photosensitivity, after exposure to light, the photo-activated porphyrins in the skin cause bullae (blistering) that often get infected.
A common drug that causes such photosensitivity is an antibiotic belonging the family of tetracyclines, the most modern of which, doxycycline, is taken twice a day for various infections.
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