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Efficacy of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for the treatment of refractory hydroa vacciniforme.

Abstract
Hydroa vacciniforme (HV) is a rare photodermatosis. Several therapies, with sometimes severe side effects, have been used in isolated cases. We report a case of refractory HV successfully treated with dietary fish oil rich in ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
AuthorsFrédérique Durbec, Ziad Reguiaï, Fabienne Léonard, Michel Pluot, Philippe Bernard
JournalPediatric dermatology (Pediatr Dermatol) 2012 Jan-Feb Vol. 29 Issue 1 Pg. 118-9 ISSN: 1525-1470 [Electronic] United States
PMID21967631 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Copyright© 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Chemical References
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3
  • Sunscreening Agents
Topics
  • Child
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 (administration & dosage)
  • Female
  • Hand Dermatoses (drug therapy)
  • Humans
  • Hydroa Vacciniforme (drug therapy)
  • Secondary Prevention
  • Sunscreening Agents (administration & dosage)
  • Treatment Outcome

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