title: Beta-carotene as a photoprotective agent in erythropoietic protoporphyria.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001772:Blood Cell Count; D002338:Carotenoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology; D004920:Erythropoiesis / Q000187:drug effects*; D005260:Female; D006415:Hematoporphyrins; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders; D011164:Porphyrias / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D013471:Sunburn / Q000517:prevention & control; D013472:Sunlight; D013473:Sunscreening Agents
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D006415:Hematoporphyrins; D013473:Sunscreening Agents; D002338:Carotenoids