title: Investigation of photosensitive disorders.
abstract: Investigation of photodermatosis is based primarily on the history and clinical findings, histological, immunological and biochemical findings are variably helpful depending on the clinical picture. Formal testing for photosensitivity may be the only definitive test proving photosensitivity on occasion. This article delineates the important features which allow classification of patients which then enables appropriate treatment.
authors.affiliation: National Photodermatology Unit, Beaumont and Mater Hospitals, Dublin, Ireland. gmmurphy@iol.ie
authors.forename: Gillian M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Murphy
mesh_terms: D017454:Dermatitis, Photoallergic / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans