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Pediatric Photosensitivity Disorders
Dermatologic Clinics, 2013Photosensitivity disorders in childhood are rare, with the notable exception of overexposure as sunburn, and therefore require a more circumspect approach. Practitioners who treat children are key players in identifying and managing the many photosensitivity disorders that rarely present in childhood.
Omar Pacha
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PEDIATRIC PHOTOSENSITIVITY DISORDERS
Dermatologic Clinics, 1998Physicians who serve the pediatric population are the first line in identification and management of photosensitivity disorders present in childhood. The role of the dermatologist is not only to identify and treat these disorders, but also to counsel patients and their families in specific light avoidance, photoprotection, and in some cases, major ...
D R, Hensley, A A, Hebert
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Photosensitivity disorders in children
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2012Photosensitivity disorders in children encompass a diverse group of diseases. Compared to adult patients, underlying systemic disorders, including genetic or metabolic defects, are common causes in pediatric photosensitivity disorders. Photosensitivity in a child should be suspected if the child develops a sunburn reaction in sun-exposed sites after ...
Henry W Lim
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The impact of photosensitivity disorders on aspects of lifestyle
British Journal of Dermatology, 2010Photosensitivity disorders involve an abnormal skin reaction to sunlight exposure and affect a substantial percentage of the population. No previous studies have directly compared lifestyle attributes between photosensitive and healthy individuals.To assess the impact of photosensitivity on time spent outdoors in the U.K., holiday behaviour, use of ...
Mark D Farrar, Richard Kift, J L Berry
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Impact of photosensitivity disorders on the life quality of children
Photodermatology Photoimmunology and Photomedicine, 2012SummaryBackground/PurposeAbnormal cutaneous sensitivity to the ultraviolet and/or visible radiation in sunlight characterizes photosensitivity disorders. Little is known regarding their impact in childhood. Our objective was to characterize childhood photosensitivity disorders presenting to a photoinvestigation unit, evaluating their impact on quality ...
Helen L RichardS, Lesley E Rhodes
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A review of UVA-mediated photosensitivity disorders
Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2012A number of skin conditions are characterised by photosensitivity to UVA. Some of these are exclusively UVA-mediated conditions, while others include UVA in the action spectrum which also include UVB and/or visible light. This review aims to describe this diverse range of conditions for non-dermatologist scientists with an interest in this topic.
E, Smith +3 more
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Recent Developments in the Diagnosis and Management of Photosensitive Disorders
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018Photodermatoses occur in males and females of all races and ages. Onset can be variable in timing and influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Photodermatoses are broadly classified as immunologically mediated, chemical- and drug-induced, photoaggravated, and genetic (defective DNA repair or chromosomal instability) diseases.
Amanda F, Nahhas +3 more
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International Journal of Dermatology, 2023
Abstract The congenital photosensitivity disorders present as cutaneous signs and symptoms secondary to photosensitivity, extracutaneous manifestations, and a predisposition to malignancy. Diagnosis of these conditions mainly depend on clinical findings as the molecular analysis is not always feasible.
Nibedita Patro +3 more
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Abstract The congenital photosensitivity disorders present as cutaneous signs and symptoms secondary to photosensitivity, extracutaneous manifestations, and a predisposition to malignancy. Diagnosis of these conditions mainly depend on clinical findings as the molecular analysis is not always feasible.
Nibedita Patro +3 more
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A Case of Comorbidity between Panic Disorder and Photosensitive Epilepsy
Psychopathology, 2000Panic disorder and epilepsy usually are distinct entities which require different and specific therapeutic stategies. While anticonvulsant medication is the treatment of choice for seizure disorders, behavioral methods have proven to be effective in panic disorder. We here report a case of comorbidity between panic disorder and photosensitive epilepsy.
G, Langs, K, Fabisch, H, Fabisch
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