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Treatment

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There should be a rigorous avoidance of sunlight.

Beta-carotene is successful in preventing or ameliorating skin photosensitivity in most patients. It has no known toxic systemic effects.

Iron deficiency and other conditions stimulating erythropoiesis should be avoided and good nutrition maintained. Hepatic function should be monitored and hepatotoxic chemicals avoided.

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