title: Hydroa vacciniforme and solar urticaria.
abstract: Hydroa vacciniforme (HV) and solar urticaria (SU) are uncommon immunologically mediated photodermatoses. HV occurs almost exclusively in children, usually beginning in childhood and remitting spontaneously by adolescence. Association with chronic Epstein-Barr virus infection has been reported in HV, which raises the possibility of lymphoproliferative disorders in these patients. SU is characterized by skin erythema, swelling, and whealing immediately after sun exposure. Although several treatment options are available, the management of both conditions remains a challenge.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
authors.forename: Rattanavalai
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nitiyarom
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand. Electronic address: ctuchinda@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Chanisada
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wongpraparut
mesh_terms: D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D006837:Hydroa Vacciniforme / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D009017:Morbidity / Q000639:trends; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods*; D011481:Protective Clothing; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D013473:Sunscreening Agents
keywords: Epstein-Barr virus; Hydroa vacciniforme; Lymphoproliferative disorder; Photodermatoses; Photosensitivity; Phototherapy; Plasmapheresis; Solar urticaria