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David Choi¹, Swati Kannan², Henry W Lim²

¹Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT 06510, USA.

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|June 4, 2014

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Evaluating photosensitive patients requires a thorough history, physical exam, and phototesting. Common conditions include polymorphous light eruption, chronic actinic dermatitis, solar urticaria, and drug-induced photosensitivity.

Keywords:

Actinic prurigo Chronic actinic dermatitis Evaluation of photodermatoses Photodermatoses Phototoxic dermatitis Polymorphous light eruption Solar urticaria

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Photobiology

Background:

Photosensitive conditions are prevalent in dermatology clinics globally.
Accurate diagnosis of photodermatoses is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the systematic evaluation process for photosensitive patients.
To identify the most common photodermatoses encountered worldwide.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive patient history taking.
Detailed physical examination.
Specialized phototesting, including photopatch testing when indicated.
Laboratory evaluations as necessary.

Main Results:

The evaluation protocol includes history, physical exam, and phototesting.
Commonly identified photodermatoses include polymorphous light eruption, chronic actinic dermatitis, and solar urticaria.
Photosensitivity secondary to systemic medications is also frequently observed.

Conclusions:

A systematic approach ensures thorough assessment of photosensitive individuals.
Recognition of common photodermatoses aids in timely diagnosis and treatment.
Understanding the spectrum of photodermatoses is essential for dermatologists.