Photosensitivity Synonyms

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Sensitivity to the action of radiant energy
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. radiosensitivity

Words Related to Photosensitivity

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

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  2. pruritis
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  4. hyperpigmentation
  5. erythroderma
  6. bullous
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Photosensitivity Sentence Examples

  • The child is experiencing photosensitivity, or sensitivity to light.

  • St. Johns Wort may also causes photosensitivity or skin sensitivity to sunlight, so you should avoid sun exposure when taking this herb.

  • Tretinoin, for example, commonly known as Retin-A, often results in worse acne, as well as photosensitivity, excessive redness and flaky skin.

  • It's important to avoid excessive sun exposure when taking St. John's Wort as it may predispose you to photosensitivity, or light sensitivity, and cause your skin to burn more so than usual.

  • Of the tetracyclines, demeclocycline may cause increased photosensitivity.

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