Actinic prurigo.
Actinic Prurigo (AP), an uncommon idiopathic photodermatosis, presents a distinct clinical picture and can be severely debilitating. The clinical features, investigation and treatment of AP are reviewed. We report the experience of an Australian photobiology unit with this condition.
Ross
Gayle
G
Department of Dermatology, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia.
Foley
Peter
P
Baker
Chris
C
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001315:Australia; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D011536:Prurigo / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy*