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home:lifestyle:light:photosensitivity [01.11.2019] – [Resolution of photosensitivity] sallieq | home:lifestyle:light:photosensitivity [01.26.2019] – [Immunopathology or photosensitivity symptoms?] sallieq | ||
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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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===== Immunopathology or photosensitivity symptoms? ===== | ===== Immunopathology or photosensitivity symptoms? ===== | ||
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+ | This review covers evidence in both human and murine systems for the impacts of UV light on DNA damage, apoptosis, autoantigen exposure, cytokine production, inflammatory cell recruitment, | ||