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1University of Connecticut Medical Center , Farmington, CT , USA.
Abstract:
Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE) is a common acquired disease entity belonging to the idiopathic photodermatoses that is uncommonly considered in the Hispanic population. The pathogenesis of the disease and the mechanism of adaptation in skin (hardening phenomenon) have yet to be elucidated. PMLE is characterized by recurrent abnormal delayed reactions to sunlight ranging from pruritic erythematous papules, papulovesicles and plaques to erythema multiforme. It commonly occurs in the spring or early summer with a predilection for females. A Pubmed review of the literature shows no case reports or literature regarding PMLE in Hispanics. To the best of our knowledge, we report the first case of a 41-year-old Hispanic female diagnosed with PMLE. A high index of suspicion must remain in this group. Additional studies reviewing epidemiology in this group and detailing similar cases may be suggested.
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