Photodermatoses
Photodermatoses are disorders in which a skin irregularity or lesion occurs after exposure to ultraviolet radiation or visible light.
Quick Answer
What it is
Photodermatoses are disorders in which a skin irregularity or lesion occurs after exposure to ultraviolet radiation or visible light.
Key findings
- Grade A: Pain-Free Sun Exposure Time (Afamelanotide)
- Grade A: Phototoxic Reactions (Afamelanotide)
- Grade A: Quality of Life (EPP) (Afamelanotide)
Safety
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ℹ️ Quick Facts
Quick Facts: Photodermatoses
- Supplements Studied:2
- Research Trials:1
- Total Participants:57
- Top Supplement:Phlebodium aureum (C)
Evidence-Based Protocol
Supplement stack ranked by research quality
Primary Stack (Tier 1)
Enhances cellular energy and DNA repair after UV damage; reduces skin cancer risk
Provides photoprotection; used for erythropoietic protoporphyria and PMLE
Supporting Stack (Tier 2)
Fern extract with photoprotective properties; reduces sunburn cells and DNA damage
Antioxidant; protects skin from UV-induced free radical damage
Antioxidant; works synergistically with vitamin E for photoprotection
Anti-inflammatory; may increase time to sunburn
How It Works
Photodermatoses are skin conditions caused or worsened by exposure to light, usually sunlight. They range from common conditions like polymorphous light eruption to rare genetic disorders.
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MEDICAL TREATMENTS:
* Nicotinamide has strong evidence for reducing UV damage.
* Beta-carotene provides some photoprotection.
* Polypodium leucotomos is an oral photoprotectant.
Expected timeline: Supplements should be taken consistently; take beta-carotene for 10 weeks before sun season for EPP. Nicotinamide provides ongoing protection.
Supplements for Photodermatoses
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Detailed Outcomes
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