Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctors the following photosensitivity-related questions:

1. Am I at risk for developing photosensitivity?
   
   
2. Do my symptoms indicate photosensitivity?
   
   
3. What tests will you use to determine if I have photosensitivity?
   
   
4. What may have caused me to develop photosensitivity?
   
   
5. Does photosensitivity pose a danger to my overall health?
   
   
6. What are my treatment options? How effective are they?
   
   
7. Do I need to make any lifestyle changes to treat my photosensitivity?
   
   
8. What steps can I take to prevent photosensitivity-related skin rashes?
   
   
9. When can I expect my symptoms to subside?
   
   
10. Are my children likely to develop photosensitivity as well?