PHOTOSENSITIVITY

What Conditions Fall under Shadow Jumpers’ assistance?

People with these rare photosensitive conditions typically are extremely sensitive to ultra-violet (UV) radiation from the sun. This includes UV type A and UV type B. In many case, exposure to too much visible light can lead to internal second degree burns, severe pain, discomfort, swelling and, in extreme cases, cancer. Other potential complications include. but are not limited to, liver disease and gall bladder issues.

Many of these conditions are considered to be 1 in the millions rare

Shadow Jumpers will take every photosensitive-related condition and disorder into account when evaluating a family’s application.

Below are some of the most common conditions we encounter. If you would like clarification that your family’s photosensitive condition is covered by Shadow Jumpers please do not hesitate to contact us.

Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP)
Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP)
Solar Urticaria
Polymorphous Light Eruption
Hepatoerythropoietic Porphyria (HEP)
Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria (CEP)
Actinic prurigo (AP)
Melanoma
LUPUS