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- | Abnormal sensitivity to sunlight and bright lights is known as photosensitivity and sometimes referred to as "sun flare" or photophobia. In the context of the MP, the ultimate cause of photosensitivity is the Th1 inflammatory disease process – [[home: | + | Abnormal sensitivity to sunlight and bright lights is known as photosensitivity and sometimes referred to as "sun flare" or photophobia. In the context of the MP, the ultimate cause of photosensitivity is the Th1 inflammatory disease process – [[home: |
Photosensitivity can occur either when the skin is exposed to bright natural light or the eyes are exposed to either natural or artificial light. Photosensitivity symptoms can occur immediately after exposure or begin 1 to 3 days later, sometimes persisting 5 days or more. | Photosensitivity can occur either when the skin is exposed to bright natural light or the eyes are exposed to either natural or artificial light. Photosensitivity symptoms can occur immediately after exposure or begin 1 to 3 days later, sometimes persisting 5 days or more. | ||
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==== Controlling intolerable symptoms ==== | ==== Controlling intolerable symptoms ==== | ||
- | While rare, it is important to note that some MP patients may be at high risk for an acute adverse event caused by sunlight exposure or because the [[home: | + | While rare, it is important to note that some MP patients may be at high risk for an acute adverse event caused by sunlight exposure or because the [[home: |
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==== Resolution of photosensitivity ==== | ==== Resolution of photosensitivity ==== | ||
- | As MP patients' | + | As MP patients' |
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