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  Low-energy light bulbs can cause rashes and swelling to sensitive skin, warn experts
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Last Editedkal  Mar 14, 2009 04:15pm
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DescriptionThe phasing out of traditional light bulbs could cause misery for thousands who have light-sensitive skin disorders, medical experts warned yesterday.
Dr Robert Sarkany said some low-energy bulbs gave vulnerable people painful rashes and swelling.
He backed calls by patient groups for the Government to give medical exemptions for those at risk.
The warning comes as British shops start to clear their shelves of traditional bulbs, which are being replaced
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