Haemorrhagic polymorphic light eruption: two cases of a rare variant

Clayton, Rima; George, S.

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0781.2006.00216.x

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“…Only two observations of haemorrhagic and bullous PLE have been recently reported (5). We were unable to identify any other case reports in the literature of bullous PLE associated with milia.…”

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Milia complicating bullous polymorphic light eruption

Livideanu¹,

Ammoury²,

Viraben³

et al. 2009

Photoderm Photoimm Photomed

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Polymorphic light eruption (PLE) is the most common photosensitivity disorder. Typically, PLE manifests in the spring or summer months as a recurrent pruritic papular and/or vesicular eruption occurring on photoexposed skin areas following sun exposure. The milia are caused by proliferative tendencies of the epithelium after injury. These may occur in areas of subepidermal bullous eruption. We report an original case of bullous PLE complicated by milia. Such association has not been reported previously.

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Milia complicating bullous polymorphic light eruption

Livideanu¹,

Ammoury²,

Viraben³

et al. 2009

Photoderm Photoimm Photomed

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Cutaneous Photosensitivity Diseases

Ibbotson

Dawe

2016

Rook's Textbook of Dermatology, Ninth Edition

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The photodermatoses are a diverse group of diseases, some of which, such as polymorphic light eruption, are very common and others, such as hydroa vacciniforme or xeroderma pigmentosum, are rare. It is essential not to miss the diagnosis of these conditions and referral to a specialist photodiagnostic centre is advised for many patients. Management depends on the diagnosis but includes prevention and disease suppression. Photoprotection is a mainstay approach for the photodermatoses but is often not sufficient for disease control. Desensitization using photo(chemo)therapy regimens may be feasible and systemic therapies are sometimes needed. Photosensitivity, particularly if chronic and severe, can be associated with significant psychological morbidity, which must be considered. Awareness of the possibility of vitamin D deficiency is also required.

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Cutaneous Photosensitivity Diseases

Ibbotson

2024

Rook's Textbook of Dermatology

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The photodermatoses are a diverse group of conditions in which abnormal responses to light exposure are the hallmark. Photodiagnostic investigations through a specialist unit may be essential to ensure accurate diagnosis and management, and this chapter explores the nature of the photodermatoses and the photodiagnostic techniques that can be applied. Management approaches include early diagnosis, prevention and disease suppression, and awareness of the significant adverse impact on well‐being and psychological health that can occur with photosensitivity. Photoprotection is a mainstay approach for the photodermatoses but is often not sufficient alone for disease control. Desensitisation through natural hardening or light‐based therapies may be feasible, although systemic immunosuppressants and immunomodulators may be required. Awareness of the possibility of vitamin D deficiency is also necessary. This chapter will cover these approaches in detail.

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Haemorrhagic polymorphic light eruption: two cases of a rare variant

Cited by 5 publications

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Milia complicating bullous polymorphic light eruption

Milia complicating bullous polymorphic light eruption

Cutaneous Photosensitivity Diseases

Cutaneous Photosensitivity Diseases

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