title: [Non-hereditary photodermatoses in childhood].
abstract: Non-hereditary photodermatoses with well-known trigger factors and idiopathic light eruptions occur quite frequently during childhood and are at least temporarily associated with a marked impairment of quality of life in affected patients and their parents. Thus, it is crucial that the involved specialties are familiar with acquired UV-associated disorders in order to guarantee a quick diagnosis and effective therapy. Additionally, the recurrence of photodermatoses associated with potentially severe long-term complications has to be prevented. This requires a stringent prophylaxis that can only succeed after age-adapted instruction of the patient and parents.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Aachen, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074 Aachen. hagen.ott@post.rwth-aachen.de
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ott
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Baron
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000145:classification* / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'