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Solar capillaritis as a cause of solar purpura.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19793096     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Appearance of purpura acutely after sun exposure is rare. We report a 51-year-old woman who repeatedly developed an asymptomatic petechial eruption on her legs after strong sun exposure. Investigation found an action spectrum within the ultraviolet A waveband, and histological examination of an evoked lesion found features of capillaritis. We briefly review the literature on solar purpura, and suggest that it is a feature of several distinct conditions, rather than a single condition.
Authors:
A J Waters; D R Sandhu; C M Green; J Ferguson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review     Date:  2009-09-28
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical and experimental dermatology     Volume:  34     ISSN:  1365-2230     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin. Exp. Dermatol.     Publication Date:  2009 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-01-08     Completed Date:  2010-08-18     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7606847     Medline TA:  Clin Exp Dermatol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  e821-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Photobiology Unit and Department of Dermatology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Capillaries / pathology
Female
Humans
Leg Dermatoses / etiology*,  pathology
Middle Aged
Purpura / etiology*,  pathology
Sunlight / adverse effects*
Sunscreening Agents / administration & dosage
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Sunscreening Agents

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