Also, the degree of local edema was directly proportional to the length of exposure time, up to three hours. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Urticaria differs from eczema (atopic dermatitis) in that eczema is characterized by dryness, crusting, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding. Hives are not typically described in these ways. [allergies.about.com]

Differential diagnosis: Cutaneous lupus Polymorphic light eruption (PLE) Photo-exacerbated dermatoses i.e. eczema Other physical urticarias Treatment: Treatment of solar urticaria is usually directed towards relief of symptoms and avoidance of their onset [web.archive.org]

Part 2 Take Quiz Types of hand eczema: Part 1 Take Quiz Symptoms and treatment of subacute eczematous inflammation Take Quiz AAD Guidelines: Prevention of AD flares Take Quiz Stages of eczematous inflammation Take Quiz AAD Guidelines: AD and allergic [mdedge.com]

In many people with the common type of eczema (‘atopic eczema’) that is particularly common in children, the eczema flares up in sunny weather. [sunallergy.org]

The same applies to photoallergic and phototoxic contact eczema and more rare diseases like lupus erythematosus and porphyria. [urtikaria.net]

The result is skin thickening and pigmentation, which can improve a patient's tolerance to light. # Occasionally, specialised forms of treatment are needed. * Plasmapheresis - a technique in which some of the patient's blood plasma is removed by machine [web.archive.org]

The result is skin thickening and pigmentation, which can improve a patient's tolerance to light. Occasionally, specialised forms of treatment are needed. [netdoctor.co.uk]

Frequent application of moisturizing creams can help soothe dry and itchy spots.If you experience severe itching, do not scratch the affected area, as it can lead to scarring, increased pigmentation (darkening of the skin), thickening of the skin, or [dermapproved.com]

This causes skin thickening and pigmentation which protect the patient, and allows exposure thereafter to direct sunlight to keep the effect topped up. [sun1.awardspace.com]