Light-induced eruptions seen in a pattern of photodistribution exposure
Phototoxic reactions: result of an acute toxic effect on skin of ultraviolet (UV) light alone (sunburn) or toge...
Appropriate health care: outpatient
Avoid sunlight/limit exposure.
Protective clothing/sunscreens
Ice packs/cold water compresses (1,5)
Avoidance of direct sunlight exposure
Avoidance of photosensitizing drugs
Protective clothing (e.g., hats, long sleeves)
Suns...
L56.8 Oth acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation
L57.8 Oth skin changes due to chr expsr to nonionizing radiation
L56.4 Polymorphous light eruption
L59.8 Oth disrd of the skin, subcu ...
Sunscreen with SPF protection of 30+, should be utilized, covering areas of exposed skin when outdoors, with generous application every two hours for best efficacy.
Sunscreen should al...
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<bold><italic>Figure 14.32.</bold></bold> Photodermatitis, i.e. sunburn; here, severe and remarkably diffuse