| Photosensitivity in atopic dermatitis: demonstration of abnormal response to UVB. | |
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PMID: 1401486 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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It is a well-known fact among clinicians that sunlight may exacerbate atopic dermatitis (AD), but little is known beyond that. In a preliminary study investigating this phenomenon, 19 patients with AD were selected for phototests. All of them had a normal minimal erythema dose (MED). However, 3 patients (15.7%) demonstrated abnormal cutaneous responses 24-72 h after provocation with ultraviolet light B (UVB). None of the patients had a positive response to pure ultraviolet light A (UVA) irradiation of up to 9 J/cm2. The photobiological results of this study confirm the existence of photosensitivity in AD and indicate that UVB wavelengths are responsible for it. |
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Authors:
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C H Keong; Y Kurumaji; C Miyamoto; S Fukuro; S Kondo; K Nishioka |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of dermatology Volume: 19 ISSN: 0385-2407 ISO Abbreviation: J. Dermatol. Publication Date: 1992 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-11-17 Completed Date: 1992-11-17 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7600545 Medline TA: J Dermatol Country: JAPAN |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 342-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan. |
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Adolescent Adult Child Dermatitis, Atopic / complications*, pathology Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation Female Humans Photosensitivity Disorders / etiology*, pathology Skin Tests Ultraviolet Rays / adverse effects* |
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