Medical Definition of polymorphous light eruption
: photodermatosis that is marked especially by red papules or blisters often accompanied by itching or a burning sensation and in which bodily manifestations do not appear for several hours to several days following sun exposure
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“Polymorphous light eruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/polymorphous%20light%20eruption. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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