Actinic Prurigo - 01/06/14
, Sandra Muvdi, MD, MSc b, Henry W. Lim, MD cResumen |
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.
El texto completo de este artículo está 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 Regresar al númeroBienvenido a EM-consulte, la referencia de los profesionales de la salud.
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