Polymorphic Light Eruption

Skin Care

Women's Health

Contributed byLester Fahrner, MD+1 moreJun 14, 2021

The topic Polymorphic Light Eruption you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Polymorphous Light Eruption.

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Polymorphous Light Eruption (PLE or PMLE) is a very common photosensitivity reaction that is caused due to sunlight exposure. These are of 2 types:
- Juvenile Spring Polymorphous Light Eruption: It commonly occurs in young boys; the skin on the ears are typically affected
- Benign Summer Polymorphous Light Eruption: Mostly young women are affected; there is the presence of itching and red erythematous skin after getting exposed to sunlight
Polymorphous Light Eruption is caused by a reaction of the skin to sunlight resulting in the characteristic signs and symptoms, such as red skin and formation of blisters, on the sun-exposed areas. In severe cases, body pain and other symptoms may be felt
Polymorphous Light Eruption is treatable using topical creams and steroids, or medications and intravenous fluids for systemic condition. However, recurrence of the condition is observed
The prognosis of PLE with adequate treatment is excellent in most cases

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Lester Fahrner, MD

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