Variable Presentations of Photodermatoses - A Case Series.
Indian J Dermatol 2023;
68:686-689. [PMID:
38371556 PMCID:
PMC10868969 DOI:
10.4103/ijd.ijd_542_23]
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Abstract
Photodermatoses represent a broad spectrum of skin diseases caused because of exposure to ultraviolet radiation. It is categorized mainly as idiopathic photosensitive disorders, drug or chemical induced photosensitivity reactions, DNA repair-deficiency photodermatoses and photoaggravated dermatoses. Despite being under the photodermatoses umbrella, the pathophysiology of each type of photodermatoses varies. We reported 4 cases of photodermatoses including azathioprine induced pellagra, adult onset actinic prurigo, and photoallergic contact dermatitis due to NSAIDs and cutting fluids. Photoprotection with the usage of photoprotective clothing, broad-spectrum sunscreen application and avoidance of photosensitizing drugs and chemicals are crucial.
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