The spontaneous resolution of photosensitivity and contact allergy in a patient with chronic actinic dermatitis.
Chronic actinic dermatitis (CAD) is an uncommon photodermatosis in which patients typically exhibit photosensitivity together with contact allergy. Improvement of the photosensitivity over time is well recognized in a proportion of patients but the concurrent resolution of contact allergy is rare. We report on a 46-year-old female with longstanding CAD who demonstrated resolution of both of these features.
Rose
Rebecca F
RF
Department of Dermatology, The General Infirmary at Leeds, Leeds, UK. beckyrose@doctors.org.uk
Goulden
Victoria
V
Wilkinson
S Mark
SM
D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology*; D013997:Time Factors