title: Phototesting and photoprotection in LE.
abstract: Photosensitivity and induction of skin lesions following UV radiation is a common problem of patients with cutaneous and systemic forms of lupus erythematosus. The detrimental effect of UV radiation to patients with lupus erythematosus was already recognized in the last century. Skin lesions can now be provoked under standardized conditions allowing the diagnosis and classification of patients with photosensitive disorders. The aim of this review is to give an overview on the history, test procedure and test results in patients with lupus erythematosus.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Germany.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Walchner
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Messer
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kind
mesh_terms: D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008178:Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000266:history / Q000517:prevention & control; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000266:history / Q000517:prevention & control; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000266:history / Q000517:prevention & control; D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents