There are many medical conditions that come from the heat and the sun. Here are a few that may show up this summer, along with remedies to help. Let's start with heat rash -- what is it and what ...

Methotrexate and other medication for RA and autoimmune disorders may cause photosensitivity. People with rheumatoid arthritis can prevent sunburn with these tips.

A collaborative study published in Science Translational Medicine, by researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery and other institutes nationwide, discovered a type of immune cell that appears to ...

ORANGEBURG, S.C. — While sunbathing may be an enjoyable pastime for many during the summer months, it could be dangerous for senior citizens. According to medical experts that's because they are among ...

A 37-year-old man from Puerto Rico was referred to the New England Eye Center for an approximate 5-year history of progressive vision loss, photosensitivity and glare. More recently, he noted ...

Photosensitivity or abnormal light sensitivity is very complex and is a major symptom of lupus. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) loosely defines photosensitivity as "a skin rash as a result ...

It's the middle of the day and nearly pitch dark in John Kapellas' home. The windows are blocked with fabric and paper collages that permit only tiny slivers of sunlight. The lights on his microwave, ...

J Child Neurol. 2004;19(8):571-578. Another study, in agreement with a previous report, confirms that the occurrence of seizures in parents and probands does not influence the rate of photosensitivity ...

Each month, The Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Several acquired and ...

Responses to intermittent photic stimulation in an individual patient are influenced by the level of alertness and whether the eyes are open, closed, or closing at the beginning of intermittent photic ...