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Actinic chickenpox. Light-distributed varicella eruption.

G H Findlay, L Forman, P R Hull

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |June 9, 1979
    PubMed
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    Sunburn before chickenpox can intensify the rash on affected skin areas. This phenomenon, termed

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Virology

    Background:

    • Chickenpox (varicella) is a common viral infection.
    • Sunburn affects exposed and unexposed skin areas.

    Observation:

    • A phenomenon termed 'actinic' chickenpox is described.
    • Sunburnt skin areas exhibit intensified chickenpox rashes.

    Findings:

    • Sunburn occurring just before varicella eruption exacerbates the rash locally.
    • This localized intensification is not widely recognized.

    Implications:

    • Suggests a localized inflammatory or immune response in sunburnt skin.
    • Highlights a potential interaction between UV radiation and viral exanthems.