PHOTOCONTACT DERMATITIS
\fˌə͡ʊtə͡ʊkˈɒntakt dˌɜːmɐtˈa͡ɪtɪs], \fˌəʊtəʊkˈɒntakt dˌɜːmɐtˈaɪtɪs], \f_ˌəʊ_t_əʊ_k_ˈɒ_n_t_a_k_t d_ˌɜː_m_ɐ_t_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
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A delayed hypersensitivity involving the reaction between sunlight or other radiant energy source and a chemical substance to which the individual has been previously exposed and sensitized. It manifests as a papulovesicular, eczematous, or exudative dermatitis occurring chiefly on the light-exposed areas of the skin.
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