title: Progressive scarring facial lesions in a boy.
abstract: Hydroa vacciniforme is a photosensitivity disorder characterized by the childhood onset of necrotic vesiculopapules on exposed areas. We present a case of a 10-year-old boy with a 1-year history of papular lesions over his face. In this report, we discuss the in-depth histology of hydroa vacciniforme, and the management options.
authors: Dermatology Service KK Women's & Children's Hospital Singapore Singapore.
authors: Jade N
authors: JN
authors: Chee
authors: Dermatology Service KK Women's & Children's Hospital Singapore Singapore.
authors: Mark J A
authors: MJ
authors: Koh
authors: Dermatology Service KK Women's & Children's Hospital Singapore Singapore.
authors: Hui-Min
authors: HM
authors: Liew
keywords: Hydroxychloroquine; paediatric dermatology; photosensitivity; scarring conditions; vesicular eruptions