Photodermatitis :

Photodermatitis is skin issue that arises as a reaction of skin in response to conditions like natural sunlight, UV radiation, eczematous eruptions, etc. The causative factors of photodermatitis include phototoxic reactions to diseases like lupus erythematosus, genetic mutations and eczema. The presenting complains of photodermatitis include skin eruptions on hands, arms, back or neck, lesion on skin, which causes pain, swelling and itchy bumps on the skin, side of neck and chest region. The complications of photodermatitis are hyper pigmentation, premature aging and skin cancer. To diagnose photodermatitis, investigations like photo patch testing and photo tests are ordered. The treatment methods for the management of photodermatitis includes avoiding exposure to sunlight and avoiding contact with allergens, using topical steroids and topical creams, and taking medications. The preventive measures to be taken for photodermatitis are covering the skin with clothing in sunlight, avoiding sunlight and applying sunscreen lotion over the skin while going into sunlight.

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Dr. P. Vidyullatha ? (Dr. P. Vidyullatha - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. P. Vidyullatha

MBBS, MD (Dermatology)

Dermatologist

10-13-508

ICICI Bank Lane

Reddy And Reddys Colony, Tirupathi

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Mon - Sat :
10:00 am - 01:00 pm | 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Fee : 200
Dr. Ch. Sree Vasavi ? (Dr. Ch. Sree Vasavi - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Ch. Sree Vasavi

MBBS, MD (DVL)

Dermatologist

18-1-49/A, KT Road

Prashanthi Nagar

Srinivasa Nagar, Tirupathi

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On Call
Fee : 300
Dr. G. Usha Rani ? (Dr. G. Usha Rani - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. G. Usha Rani

MBBS, DD (Dermatology)

Dermatologist

NH 71, SV Auto Nagar

Renigunta Road

Korramenugunta, Tirupathi

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On Call
Fee : 200
Dr. Yugandhar ? (Dr. Yugandhar - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Yugandhar

MBBS, MD (Skin & VD)

Dermatologist

10-24, S6- 246, Main Rd

Beside Triveni Childrens Hospital

Reddy And Reddys Colony, Tirupathi

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Mon - Sat :
11:30 am - 02:30 pm | 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm
Fee : 350
Dr. Prakash Sajja ? (Dr. Prakash Sajja - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Prakash Sajja

MBBS, MD (DVL)

Dermatologist

18-1-514

VV Mahal Road

Bhavani Nagar, Tirupathi

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Mon - Sat :
10:30 am - 01:00 pm | 05:30 pm - 07:00 pm
Fee : 350
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