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 ...

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 ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Photosensitivity allergic reaction' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with ...

Summers are coming and it is becoming more difficult to go outside in the sun. Whenever we go out in the hot sun light, we get sunburns on our skin. This is because of the extreme heat and sensitivity ...

Have you spent time outdoors only to notice an itchy, red rash appearing on your skin a few hours later? If you've recently worn perfume, cologne or lotion with fragrance, your favorite scent may be ...

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 ...

New research by a large international consortium has identified numerous gene variants associated with increased risk of photosensitivity in epilepsy 1. Photosensitivity, defined as an abnormal brain ...

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, ...

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 ...

Researchers have discovered that a type of immune cell known as Langerhans appears to play an important role in photosensitivity, an immune system reaction to sunlight that can trigger severe skin ...