Haemorrhagic polymorphic light eruption: two cases of a rare variant

Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2006 Jun;22(3):166-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0781.2006.00216.x.

Abstract

Polymorphic light eruption is a common photosensitivity disorder of unknown aetiology, that usually presents in the spring or summer months as an intermittent non-scarring, itchy erythematous, papulo-vesicular eruption. We present two cases of haemorrhagic polymorphic light eruption, a rare variant of this condition of which there are no case reports in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Hemorrhage / drug therapy
  • Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Hemorrhage / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / drug therapy
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / etiology
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / pathology*
  • Sunlight / adverse effects*
  • Sunscreening Agents / pharmacology

Substances

  • Sunscreening Agents