Familial hydroa vacciniforme.
Hydroa vacciniforme is a rare, idiopathic photodermatosis with an onset in childhood and characterized by acute vesiculation, crusting and scarring following sun exposure. Familial cases are extremely rare with only one previous report. We report a brother and sister, both of whom have developed hydroa vacciniforme.
Gupta
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Department of Dermatology, Western Infirmary, Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6NT, U.K.
Mohamed
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Kemmett
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D002648:Child; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006837:Hydroa Vacciniforme / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects