{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65118b8302b32f0011062164/65118fb87065dc00113d0391?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode Three- Shannon","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65118b8302b32f0011062164/1695649554244-561c50a34d3807011d1e5ad53f3309b7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What do you know about <strong>light sensitivity skin conditions</strong>?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Also known as <strong>photosensitivity </strong>or <strong>sun allergy</strong>, this range of conditions involves various symptoms which are caused or aggravated by exposure to <strong>sunlight</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p>Join Rodney Mountain in a fascinating discussion with Shannon, who has a daughter with a diagnosis of <strong>Polymorphic Light Eruption</strong>, and Prof Sally Ibbotson, Head of the Scottish Photobiology Service (SPS) at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, as they delve deeper into the clinical, social and psychological aspects of this condition.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This is the third of seven episodes in the SPS’s light<strong> sensitivity</strong> podcast series. Each episode contains powerful stories of what it is like to live with one of these conditions and ways in which they can be managed. Whether you or someone you know has, or thinks they may have, <strong>light sensitivity</strong>, or you just have a curiosity for medicine and love to hear people’s stories, this series is for you!&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For more information on <strong>photosensitivity</strong>, please visit the Photobiology Unit, Dundee website:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"http://www.photobiology.scot.nhs.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://www.photobiology.scot.nhs.uk</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Since this recording, there now is a patient-led <strong>support group</strong> who<strong> </strong>welcomes anyone who has been diagnosed with <strong>photosensitivity</strong>, is over the age of eighteen and lives in Scotland. If you would like to join or find out more information please email: <a href=\"mailto:palscafe@hotmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>palscafe@hotmail.com</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Stephanie Logan "}