Update on photodermatoses

Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2011 Dec;30(4):229-38. doi: 10.1016/j.sder.2011.07.007.

Abstract

Interactions with ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and chromophores in the skin happen on a daily basis. Photodermatoses, which are abnormal responses to UV exposure, can be classified into subgroups based on pathogenesis. This review will discuss the clinical features, pathogenesis, photobiologic evaluation, prognosis and therapies of the most common photodermatoses.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dermatitis, Photoallergic / etiology
  • Dermatitis, Phototoxic / etiology
  • Humans
  • Patch Tests
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / etiology
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / therapy*
  • Porphyria Cutanea Tarda / diagnosis
  • Porphyria Cutanea Tarda / etiology
  • Porphyria Cutanea Tarda / therapy
  • Protoporphyria, Erythropoietic / diagnosis
  • Protoporphyria, Erythropoietic / etiology
  • Protoporphyria, Erythropoietic / therapy
  • Sunlight / adverse effects
  • Ultraviolet Rays / adverse effects*
  • Urticaria / diagnosis
  • Urticaria / etiology
  • Urticaria / therapy