Photosensitivity disease
MONDO:0006597Abnormal responses to sunlight or artificial light due to extreme reactivity of light-absorbing molecules in tissues. It refers almost exclusively to skin photosensitivity, including sunburn, reactions due to repeated prolonged exposure in the absence of photosensitizing factors, and reactions requiring photosensitizing factors such as photosensitizing agents and certain diseases. With restricted reference to skin tissue, it does not include photosensitivity of the eye to light, as in photophobia or photosensitive epilepsy.
Also known as: disorder, photosensitivity, disorders, photosensitivity, photodermatitides, photodermatitis, photodermatosis, photosensitivity disorder, photosensitization
6 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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AI aims to end Skin-Tone bias in dermatology
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence can accurately classify skin pigment, sun sensitivity (phototype), and sun damage from standard photos of the arm. Researchers will enroll 1,500 adults from diverse backgrounds, combining objective color measurements, expert a…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does cannabis mess with your sleep and light sensitivity? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how cannabis use and stopping it affect sleep, daily body rhythms, and sensitivity to light in healthy young adults aged 18-25. Researchers will compare regular cannabis users with non-users using sleep monitors, light tests, and pupil measurements. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC