Fixed exanthema induced by ultraviolet radiation.
An unusual cutaneous eruption of the feet and lower limbs induced by ultraviolet radiation in a 30-year-old caucasian man is presented. Previous reports in the literature and the present case indicate that sunlight and UV radiation may provoke fixed eruptions themselves without drug exposure.
del Río
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Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario San Carlos, Madrid, Spain.
Guimaraens
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Aguilar
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Conde-Salazar
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Sánchez Yus
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D000328:Adult; D017484:Dermatitis, Phototoxic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005076:Exanthema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology*; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*