Skin rash that worsens in sunlight
A photosensitive rash is a skin reaction triggered or worsened by sunlight. It can appear as redness, blistering, or a raised rash on sun-exposed areas. Some conditions and medications make the skin abnormally reactive to UV light.
Conditions that commonly cause skin rash that worsens in sunlight
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Common Causes of Skin rash that worsens in sunlight
- Polymorphous light eruption (sun allergy)
- Drug-induced photosensitivity
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (butterfly rash)
- Porphyria
- Dermatomyositis
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Skin rash that worsens in sunlight
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Rash with joint pain and fatigue (possible lupus)
- Severe blistering after minimal sun exposure
- Rash appearing after starting a new medication
- Rash on face spreading across nose and cheeks
- Persistent photosensitive rash not improving
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