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Case Reports in Dermatological MedicinePhotosensitivity dermatitis is a multifactorial dermatologic condition characterized by an exaggerated cutaneous response to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, often exacerbated by exogenous agents, particularly photosensitizing medications. The pathophysiology
Andres D. Parga +2 more
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HIV-associated photodermatitis in African populations
Frontiers in Allergy, 2023 Photosensitive dermatoses are seen in 5% of HIV-infected persons. These include drug- and chemical-induced photoallergic and phototoxic reactions, chronic actinic dermatitis of HIV, photo lichenoid drug eruptions, and porphyria.
Thuraya Isaacs, Rannakoe Lehloenya
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Recurrent Bilateral Lime Disease in a Young Female- Case Report
Allergy & Rhinology, 2022 Introduction Lime phytodermatitis, also known as margarita dermatitis, is a condition that results in a skin rash after sunlight exposure when handling certain plants.
Lakshmi Nagireddi DO +2 more
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A novel in vitro method for the detection and characterization of photosensitizers. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2010 Photoactivation and binding of photoactive chemicals to proteins is a known prerequisite for the formation of immunogenic photoantigens and the induction of photoallergy.
Nadine Karschuk +8 more
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Allergic skin conditions - causes, clinical features and treatment
South African Family Practice, 2018 Allergic skin conditions are caused by allergens. When an allergen is responsible for triggering an immune system response, this results in an allergic skin condition.
Hendrick M. Motswaledi
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Phytophotodermatitis caused by Heracleum sosnowskyi with erythema multiforme-like lesions
Przegląd Dermatologiczny, 2017 Introduction. dermatitis bullosa pratensis (phytophotodermatitis) is an acute phototoxic reaction caused by photosensitizing substances present in different kinds of plants, activated by ultraviolet radiation exposure.
Andrzej K. Jaworek +2 more
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Adverse cutaneous reactions induced by exposure to woods
Medycyna Pracy, 2013 Various adverse cutaneous reactions may occur as a result of exposure to wood dust or solid woods. These include allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis and, more rarely, contact urticaria, photoallergic and phototoxic reactions.
Dorota Chomiczewska-Skóra
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Drug-Induced Photosensitivity – a Continuing Diagnostic Challenge
Acta Clinica Croatica, 2017 When taking different drugs, their possible side effects on the skin should be considered, including skin reactions connected to photosensitivity. This photosensitivity caused by drugs can appear as phototoxic reactions (which occur more often) or ...
Liborija Lugović-Mihić +5 more
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Irritant and Allergic Contact Dermatitis – Skin Lesion Characteristics
Acta Clinica Croatica, 2018 Contact skin lesions may be the consequences of contact with various irritants or allergens, or due to other factors (e.g., UV radiation, microbials), intrinsic factors (e.g., in autoimmune responses), or even their combination. There are many substances
Gaby Novak-Bilić +5 more
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Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2009 O carcinoma basocelular é a neoplasia maligna cutânea mais comum em humanos, que pode ser prevenida e diagnosticada precocemente. O propósito deste estudo é apresentar os achados clínicos e microscópicos do carcinoma basocelular na população menor de 50 ...
Ana Carolina Conde Almeida +5 more
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