ALL ABOUT POLYMORPHOUS LIGHT ERUPTION(PLE)

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ALL ABOUT POLYMORPHOUS LIGHT ERUPTION(PLE)
Polymorphous Light Eruption is a skin condition
in which there is development of rashes caused by
exposure of the sun in the people who have
developed sensitivity to the sunlight, these
rashes are usually reddish in color and appears
tiny inflammated bumps and are usually seen as
slightly raised patches of this skin. This is
most commonly seen during spring or early summer
when the exposure of sunlight increases it can be
caused due to reaction. It is likely to be
repeated as the summer gets hotter and hotter and
is progressive. This condition is also known as
sun poisoning , sun allergy or the polymorphic
light eruption. This usually goes away by its own
within 10 to 15 days, people with severe
persistent rashes may require medications.
This condition is mainly triggered by sunlight
and artificial UV exposure this can be scene in
people with genetical suspectablility, the term
polymorphous is used as interchangeably due to
its many clinical appearances.
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Signs Symptoms-
The first episode develops in this spring or the
summer season which includes exposure to the
intense sunlight after the few days of
subsequently exposure of the sunlight irritable
rash starts occurring in several hours of the day.
The rashes that appears are usually quite
symmetrical and characteristic for each and every
individual, appearing similar with each
recurrence but they can look dissimilar in
different people. Dres me persist for a couple of
weeks resolving spontaneously without scaring as
long as further sunlight exposure is avoided for
a longer time.
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The severe symptoms include-

• Dense clusters of small blisters and bumps
• Bleeding from rashes
• Inflammated raised or rough patches
• Itching and burning sensation
• Rare this is off fever fatigue and headache

Causes-
Since the exact cause of PLE is not yet
understood but there are several factors that may
be involved, it can be caused due to delayed type
hyper sensitivity to any allergen produced in the
body following the exposure of sunlight, r in a
genetically suspectible person.
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Common causes include-

• UV exposure- this is the most common cause of
  PLE, these rashes can be triggered very easily by
  UV rays, UV rays are the major constituent of
  sunlight that can cause light eruption without
  sunburn. Any person with photosensivity can react
  to ultraviolet radiations, exposure to sunlight
  through any window or even sunscreen protected
  skin can cause reaction in some people with
  photosensivity.

• Photosensitivity- bit b l e d sensitivity to the
  sunlight lessons with repetitive exposure.

• Photosensitizer- it has been suggested that an
  undefined exogenous or endogenous photoelegine
  can trigger a delayed immune response against
  delight eruption that can result in PLE.

• Genetics- genetic factors play an important role
  in causing PLE, half of the suffers of PLE have a
  family history demonstrating a clear genetic
  influence.

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Prevention-
Prevention is better than cure , In case of PLE
it is quite obvious that it will come back again
but here are certain prevention types that can
help you to decrease its outbreak.

• Always apply sunscreen before leaving your house
• Use a good sun protection factor and also good
  protection against UV rays
• Try to wear full clothes to avoid sunlight
  exposure

How is PLE treated-
In some cases b l e results by its own without
any treatment, however there are more severe
cases that require medications such as-

• Topical steroids
• Tropical tacrolimus
• Antistamines
• Oral corticosteroids
• Hydroxychloroquine

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People having PLE should avoid direct exposure to
sunlight especially between 1100 a.m. to 300
p.m. when the ultraviolet radiations are the
strongest. To save yourself by sunlight using
sunscreen and wearing protective clothes that
helps in covering.
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Outlook-
Many people with PLE recovers and find their skin
improves over the time and years, There might be
skin hardening during the summer season which
means more sunlight can be tolerated without skin
reacting. All directions may eventually clear up
by their own, The hiding of the skin does not
happens every time and some people with very
sensitive skin can also get the same rashes in
winter season.
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