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[Skin diseases with photosensitivity].

P Amblard1, M T Leccia

  • 1Clinique de dermatophlébologie, hôpital A.-Michallon, Grenoble.

La Revue Du Praticien
|June 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Photosensitivity causes numerous skin diseases, categorized into photo-aggravated, genodermatoses, and metabolic types. Understanding these groups aids in diagnosing and managing sun-sensitive skin conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Photobiology

Context:

  • Photosensitivity encompasses a wide range of skin conditions.
  • Sunlight exposure significantly impacts various dermatological disorders.

Purpose:

  • To categorize and describe skin diseases associated with photosensitivity.
  • To differentiate between photo-aggravated, genophotodermatoses, and metabolic photodermatoses.

Summary:

  • Skin diseases with photosensitivity are classified into three main groups: photo-aggravated dermatoses, genophotodermatoses, and metabolic photodermatoses.
  • Photo-aggravated dermatoses include conditions like lupus erythematosus and acne vulgaris, where sunlight worsens the disease.
  • Genophotodermatoses involve genetic disorders affecting photoprotection (e.g., albinism, xeroderma pigmentosum), while metabolic photodermatoses result from endogenous chromophore accumulation (e.g., porphyria, pellagra).

Impact:

  • Provides a clear classification system for photosensitive skin diseases.
  • Enhances understanding of the mechanisms behind sun-induced dermatological conditions.
  • Aids clinicians in diagnosing and managing patients with photosensitivity.

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