Diagnosis and treatment of the common idiopathic photodermatoses

Australas J Dermatol. 2003 May;44(2):90-6. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-0960.2003.00652.x.

Abstract

The idiopathic photodermatoses are the most common cause of photosensitivity and the commonest of these are polymorphic light eruption, actinic prurigo, chronic actinic dermatitis and solar urticaria. The clinical presentation, investigation and treatment of these four disorders are presented. Spontaneous improvement does occur.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Chronic Disease
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Dermatitis, Photoallergic / diagnosis*
  • Dermatitis, Photoallergic / prevention & control
  • Dermatitis, Photoallergic / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / prevention & control
  • Primary Prevention / methods
  • Prognosis
  • Protective Clothing
  • Risk Factors
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Sunlight / adverse effects*
  • Sunscreening Agents / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Sunscreening Agents