A cutaneous disease resulting from the combined effects of light and a chemical substance--
administered either systemically (medication) or topically (cream). A drug-induced photosensitivity is
more likely to be triggered by UV-A (320–400 nm) than UV-B wavelengths (290–320 nm). Conversely,
UV-B wavelengths are more likely to cause sunburn and nonmelanoma skin cancer.
administered either systemically (medication) or topically (cream). A drug-induced photosensitivity is
more likely to be triggered by UV-A (320–400 nm) than UV-B wavelengths (290–320 nm). Conversely,
UV-B wavelengths are more likely to cause sunburn and nonmelanoma skin cancer.