Polymorphic light eruption in childhood.
The purpose of this article is to acquaint the pediatrician with polymorphic light eruption (PMLE) a light-induced, eczematous, cutaneous reaction that frequently begins in childhood. This sun-induced eruption is frequently misdiagnosed because of its similarity to atopic dermatitis.
D002648:Child; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004155:Diphenhydramine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006206:Halcinonide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage
D013473:Sunscreening Agents; D004155:Diphenhydramine; D006206:Halcinonide