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General Reference

Nejm 2004;350:1111

Pathophys and Cause

Cause:Light exposure plus something else?

Epidemiology

Common, onset before age 70 yr, Females > men

Signs and Symptoms

Sx:Papular or pap/vesicular rash w/ hrs-days of a specific sun exposure

Course

Days-weeks

Complications

r/o cutaneous Lupus, rare SLE, drug-induced photosensitivity, rare solar urticaria, photo allergies

Treatment

Rx:Sunscreens, avoidance; desensitize by gradual incr doses of light