Use of Oral Polypodium Leucotomos Extract in Chronic Photoinduced Hypersensitivity Dermatitis

Skinmed. 2016 Feb 1;14(1):62-3. eCollection 2016.

Abstract

A 52-year-old man with Fitzpatrick type V skin presented for evaluation of a photodistributed eruption of unknown origin. The patient reported a 20-year history of the dermatitis, with worsening severity during the past 6 years. He had required one hospital admission with intravenous methylprednisolone and two extended courses of oral prednisone (starting dose of 60 mg/d). He complained of pruritus and swelling localized to the sun-exposed areas of the forearms, face, and neck, with notable sparing of photoprotected areas of his skin. He denied new medications, and a systemic review of systems was noncontributory.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Dermatitis / drug therapy*
  • Dermatitis / etiology
  • Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage*
  • Polypodium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Plant Extracts