title: Idiopathic photodermatoses: clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects.
abstract: Idiopathic photodermatoses are a group of photosensitivity dermatoses, which are not very frequent with the exception of polymorphous light eruption. Therefore, their recognition may not be easy for dermatologists who are not familiar with photosensitivity diseases.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The information in this review is intended for giving clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic clues for the correct management of patients. Clinical features will be described together with diagnostic relevant procedures and usual therapeutic measures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lecha
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D017454:Dermatitis, Photoallergic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D011536:Prurigo / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014581:Urticaria / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy