ICD-11 classes
14 Diseases of the skin
Skin disorders provoked by external factors
Dermatoses provoked by light or UV radiation
EJ30 — Autoimmune or other photodermatoses
EJ30.0 — Polymorphic light eruption

ICD-11 EJ30.0 — Polymorphic light eruption

Polymorphic light eruption is a common delayed‐onset abnormal inflammatory cutaneous reaction to sunlight or other source of ultraviolet radiation. It typically manifests as an eruption of papules and vesicles affecting normally sun-protected skin sites following exposure to sunlight. Tolerance is commonly seen after repeated sunlight or UV exposure.

The diagnosis includes nothing.

The diagnosis excludes nothing.

It has no clarifying diagnoses.