title: Efficacy of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for the treatment of refractory hydroa vacciniforme.
abstract: Hydroa vacciniforme (HV) is a rare photodermatosis. Several therapies, with sometimes severe side effects, have been used in isolated cases. We report a case of refractory HV successfully treated with dietary fish oil rich in ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Robert Debré, Reims, France.
authors.forename: Frédérique
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Durbec
authors.forename: Ziad
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Reguiaï
authors.forename: Fabienne
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Léonard
authors.forename: Michel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pluot
authors.forename: Philippe
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bernard
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006837:Hydroa Vacciniforme / Q000188:drug therapy*; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3; D013473:Sunscreening Agents