Polymorphic light eruption limited to areas of vitiligo.
Two patients are described with clinical and histological features of polymorphic light eruption (PLE) limited to areas of vitiliginous skin. This phenomenon has not been reported previously and provides evidence for the protective role of melanin in PLE.
Downs
A M
AM
Department of Dermatology, Bristol Royal Infirmary, UK.
Lear
J T
JT
Dunnill
M G
MG
D000328:Adult; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011701:PUVA Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014820:Vitiligo / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*