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Hereditary polymorphic light eruption in Canadian Inuit.

P H Orr, A R Birt

    International Journal of Dermatology
    |September 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hereditary polymorphic light eruption was identified in Canadian Inuit patients, presenting as sun-induced skin reactions. This photosensitivity condition appears to be inherited, with symptoms improving with specific treatments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Medical Genetics

    Background:

    • Hereditary polymorphic light eruption (HPLE) is a rare photodermatosis.
    • Understanding its prevalence and characteristics in diverse populations is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate hereditary polymorphic light eruption in Canadian Inuit patients.
    • To describe the clinical manifestations, onset, seasonality, and inheritance patterns of HPLE in this cohort.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical observation of twelve Inuit patients from the Keewatin District.
    • Assessment of family history for photosensitivity.
    • Evaluation of treatment response to local therapy and oral trioxalen.

    Main Results:

    • All twelve patients presented with clinical manifestations similar to North American Indians.
    • Onset before age 15 in 70% of subjects, with seasonal recurrence from February to September.
    • Seventy-five percent had a family history, suggesting autosomal dominant inheritance with incomplete penetrance; Indian ancestry was ruled out.

    Conclusions:

    • Canadian Inuit can present with hereditary polymorphic light eruption, distinct from North American Indian populations despite similar clinical features.
    • The condition exhibits familial clustering, indicative of a genetic basis.
    • Effective management involves a combination of topical treatments and oral photosensitizing agents like trioxalen.

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