Can Polymorphous Light Eruption Be Cured?

There's no cure for polymorphic light eruption, but using sunscreens and careful avoidance of the sun will help you manage the rash.

Does PMLE ever go away?

Polymorphous light eruption usually goes away on its own without scarring within 10 days. People with severe or persistent rashes may need treatment with medication.

Can you grow out of polymorphous light eruption?

For most people with polymorphous light eruption, symptoms improve or resolve over years, but the condition may be life long. Polymorphous light eruption is benign, but rarely, patients go on to develop lupus erythematosus.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

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