Polymorphous Light Eruption: eMedicine Dermatology

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Polymorphous Light Eruption: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE) is an acquired disease and is the most common of the idiopathic photodermatoses. PMLE is characterized by recurrent, abnormal, delayed reactions to sunlight, ranging from erythematous papules, papulovesicles, and plaques to erythema ...

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Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 12:04 am By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen

Polymorphous light eruption is the presence of blisters on the skin in light-sensitive individuals. http://bit.ly/cztMCh

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Phytophotodermatitis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Phytophotodermatitis (PPD) is a cutaneous phototoxic inflammatory eruption resulting from contact with light-sensitizing botanical substances and long-wave ultraviolet (UV-A 320-380 nm) radiation. The eruption usually begins approximately 24 hours after exposure and peaks at 48-72 hours.Phytophotodermatitis ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Active Health Library and Health Executive

Phytophotodermatitis is a reaction to the contact of certain plants making the skin sensitive to sunlight. http://bit.ly/aC9eVd

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