What is Photodermatitis?
Photodermatitis is a form of allergic contact dermatitis in which the allergen must be activated by light to sensitize the allergic response, and to cause a rash or other systemic effects on subsequent exposure.
Who has Photodermatitis at PatientsLikeMe?
- 16 patients have this condition
- 0 New patients joined this month
- 1 say Photodermatitis is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 86% | Females |
|---|---|
| 14% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 3 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 2 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 4 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 0 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 2 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 8 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 3 |
These charts show data from Photodermatitis patients who have completed their condition history