Med. praxi. 2016;13(3):124-126 [Dermatol. praxi. 2016;10(2):60-61]
Photodermatoses are a skin disease caused by an increased sensitivity of the skin towards the sunlight. We divide them into 4 main
categories: 1) immunologically mediated photodermatosis, that are polymorphic light eruption, actinic prurigo, hydroa vacciniforme,
solar urticaria and chronic actinic dermatitis, 2) drug-induced and chemically-induced photosensitivity, that includes phototoxic
and fotoallergic reactions, porphyria, 3) photoaggravated conditions, 4) defective DNA repairs disorders. Over a very wide range
of diseases, their therapy is similar, it means strict photoprotection against UVB and UVA radiation and appropriate clothing.
Published: July 1, 2016 Show citation