Sun Allergy Quiz

1. What are the symptoms associated with photodermatitis or sun allergy?

Redness, swelling and itchy vesicles on skin.

Patches on skin where touch cannot be felt.

Tumors all over the body.

2. The lesions or rashes of photodermatitis are localized to the areas like:

Abdomen and back.

Thighs and knees.

Face, neck, hands, and the exposed part of the chest.

3. What is photodermatitis?

An inflammatory reaction of skin caused by hypersensitivity to water.

An inflammatory reaction of skin caused by hypersensitivity to the sun rays.

An inflammatory reaction of skin caused by hypersensitivity to the dust.

4. Photodermatitis may be associated with a hereditary disorder. Is this statement true or false?

True

False

5. Which of these substances can make the skin hypersensitive to the sun rays?

Sunscreen agents

Certain Drugs

Both of the above

6. Lesions of photodermatitis may become generalized with time and the covered areas of the body also become affected. Is this statement true or false?

True

False

7. Which portion of the face is usually not affected by the lesions of photodermatitis?

Lower eyelids and forehead

Inner upper eyelids and the area under the chin

Cheeks and chin