Diseases and Conditions
Polymorphous light eruption
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Preparing for an appointment
Risk factors
Anyone can develop polymorphous light eruption, but several factors are associated with an increased risk of the condition:
- Being female
- Experiencing the first episode during the teenage years or 20s
- Having light skin and living in northern regions
- Having a family history of the condition
