Abstract:Polymorphic lucite (PL) is a frequent photodermatosis, but its pathophysiologic mechanism is still poorly elucidated. We report the case of a 54-year old male teacher, with no previous medical-surgical history, presenting with recurrent papular and very pruritic rash lasting for 12 years. Clinical examination showed papular-vesicular excoriated lesions on the face, the neck and the scalp. Eczematiform lesions occurred on the back of the hands. The remainder of the integument as well as the mucous membranes wer… Show more
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