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Hydroa vacciniforme and solar urticaria

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Abstract

Hydroa vacciniforme (HV) and solar urticaria (SU) are uncommon immunologically mediated photodermatoses. HV occurs almost exclusively in children, usually beginning in childhood and remitting spontaneously by adolescence. Association with chronic Epstein-Barr virus infection has been reported in HV, which raises the possibility of lymphoproliferative disorders in these patients. SU is characterized by skin erythema, swelling, and whealing immediately after sun exposure. Although several treatment options are available, the management of both conditions remains a challenge.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)345-353
Number of pages9
JournalDermatologic Clinics
Volume32
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2014

Keywords

  • Epstein-Barr virus
  • Hydroa vacciniforme
  • Lymphoproliferative disorder
  • Photodermatoses
  • Photosensitivity
  • Phototherapy
  • Plasmapheresis
  • Solar urticaria

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