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Actinic prurigo

Actinic prurigo: Introduction

Actinic prurigo: An inherited tendency to develop an itchy, bumpy rash on exposure to the sun. Generally only the face and lips are affected. Symptoms tend to occur seasonally. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Actinic prurigo is available below.

Symptoms of Actinic prurigo

• Itchy skin rash
• Bumpy skin rash
• Chills
• Headache
• Nausea
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Treatments for Actinic prurigo

• Avoid sun exposure, corticosteroids, thalidomide, PUVA, antimalarial drugs, beta-carotene
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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Actinic prurigo:

• Allergies -- Related Home Tests
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Actinic prurigo?

• Misdiagnosis of Actinic prurigo

Actinic prurigo: Complications

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Causes of Actinic prurigo

• Ultraviolet exposure
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Misdiagnosis and Actinic prurigo

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Actinic prurigo: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Skin Health Specialists (Dermatology):
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  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory (Skin Allergies)
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Actinic prurigo

Medical research articles related to Actinic prurigo include:

• Polymorphous Light Eruption (Diagnosis)
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• External Ear, Inflammatory Diseases
• Protein-Energy Malnutrition (Diagnosis)
• Photosensitive Eruptions
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Actinic prurigo: Broader Related Topics

• Allergy-like conditions
• Skin conditions
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Types of Actinic prurigo

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