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  2. Actinic prurigo - Wikipedia

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    Actinic prurigo is a rare sunlight-induced, pruritic, papular, or nodular skin eruption. Some medical experts use the term actinic prurigo to denote a rare photodermatosis that develops in childhood and is chronic and persistent; this rare photodermatosis, associated with the human leukocyte antigen HLA-DR4, is often called "Familial polymorphous light eruption of American Indians" or ...

  3. Polymorphous light eruption - Wikipedia

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    The cause of PLE is not yet understood, but several factors may be involved. [6] ... Actinic Prurigo is a hereditary form of PLE occurring typically in Native Americans.

  4. Photosensitivity in humans - Wikipedia

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    There is evidence that actinic prurigo is worsened by compact fluorescent light. This disease affects 3.3% of the general population. 3.1% of the population [citation needed] suffer from solar urticaria, a skin disorder affected by ultraviolet light. Some patients are directly affected by compact fluorescent light.

  5. List of skin conditions - Wikipedia

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    Actinic prurigo (familial polymorphous light eruption of American Indians, hereditary polymorphous light eruption of American Indians, Hutchinson's summer prurigo, hydroa aestivale) Aerosol burn; Benign summer light eruption; Beryllium granuloma

  6. Photodermatosis - Wikipedia

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    Photodermatoses can be categorized into primary or secondary photodermatoses based on the cause of the reaction. Primary photodermatoses are immunology mediated or caused by chemical/drug exposure. An example of primary photodermatoses is Polymorphous light eruption. Polymorphous light eruption is the most common type of photodermatoses.

  7. What causes whiteheads? Explaining your acne issues - AOL

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    "The primary causes of acne are genetics and hormones," King says, and whiteheads are no exception. As with other types of acne, stress, diet, not getting enough sleep or using oily makeup ...