| Polymorphous light eruption: a common reaction uncommonly recognized. | |
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PMID: 6179365 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE) is usually considered to be an uncommon complaint, although the prevalence in the general population has not been studied. In a survey of 271 apparently healthy subjects, 10% gave a history consistent with a diagnosis of PMLE. The clinical characteristics in the survey cases of PMLE were similar in most respects to those of patients presenting to a clinic with this disorder. However, there was one notable exception, in that there was a striking difference between the clinic and survey cases in the amount of sunlight required to trigger the eruption. Clinic patients required a mean exposure of 30 min as compared with over 3 h in the survey cases. These findings suggest that PMLE is a common disorder but that many individuals have a high threshold of response to sunlight exposure. |
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Authors:
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W L Morison; R S Stern |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta dermato-venereologica Volume: 62 ISSN: 0001-5555 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Derm. Venereol. Publication Date: 1982 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1982-09-24 Completed Date: 1982-09-24 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370310 Medline TA: Acta Derm Venereol Country: SWEDEN |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 237-40 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Adult Data Collection Female Humans Male Photosensitivity Disorders / epidemiology, etiology* Sex Factors Sunburn Sunlight* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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AM 25924-01/AM/NIADDK NIH HHS |
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