Polymorphic light eruption with contact and photocontact allergy.

Abstract

We report a patient with long-standing polymorphic light eruption (PLE) who developed a photocontact allergy to mexenone and several contact allergies. The occurrence of multiple contact and photocontact allergies in PLE and the possible relationship of such allergies to the pathogenesis of PLE are discussed.

• Authors: K J Gudmundsen, G M Murphy, D O'Sullivan, F C Powell, S O'Loughlin
• Journal: The British journal of dermatology (Br J Dermatol) Vol. 124 Issue 4 Pg. 379-82 (Apr 1991) ISSN: 0007-0963 [Print] England
• PMID: 2025560 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Dermatitis, Contact (complications, diagnosis)
• Female
• Humans
• Patch Tests
• Photosensitivity Disorders (complications, diagnosis)