Actinic Prurigo - 01/06/14
Doi : 10.1016/j.det.2014.03.010
Martha C. Valbuena, MD a, ⁎ 
, Sandra Muvdi, MD, MSc b, Henry W. Lim, MD c
, Sandra Muvdi, MD, MSc b, Henry W. Lim, MD c a Photodermatology Unit, Centro Dermatológico Federico Lleras Acosta, Avda. 1 No. 13A-61, Bogotá, Colombia
b Research and Education Department, Research and Education Office, Centro Dermatológico Federico Lleras Acosta, Avda. 1 No. 13A-61, Bogotá, Colombia
c Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health System, Henry Ford Medical Center - New Center One, 3031 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
∗Corresponding author.
Résumé |
Actinic prurigo is a chronic photodermatosis with onset in childhood or before 20 years of age. It is most prevalent in Amerindians and Latin American mestizos, although it has been reported worldwide. Patients present with photodistributed, erythematous excoriated papules, cheilitis, and conjunctivitis. There is strong association with human leukocyte antigen DR4, especially the DRB1*0407 subtype. Treatment consists of photoprotection and the use of thalidomide.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Actinic prurigo, Polymorphic light eruption, Thalidomide, Human leukocyte antigen
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Vol 32 - N° 3
P. 335-344 - juillet 2014 Retour au numéro
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