Publication: Photosensitivity disorders in children: Part i
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2012-12-01
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10976787
01909622
01909622
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Mahidol University
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Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Vol.67, No.6 (2012)
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Rattanavalai Chantorn, Henry W. Lim, Tor A. Shwayder Photosensitivity disorders in children: Part i. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Vol.67, No.6 (2012). doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2012.07.033 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/14468
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Photosensitivity disorders in children: Part i
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Photosensitivity disorders in children encompass a diverse group of diseases. Compared to adult patients, underlying systemic disorders, including genetic or metabolic defects, are common causes in pediatric photosensitivity disorders. Photosensitivity in a child should be suspected if the child develops a sunburn reaction in sun-exposed sites after limited sun exposure. Diagnosis of a photodermatosis is made based on careful history taking and a physical examination. Early recognition and prompt diagnosis are essential to minimize long-term complications associated with inadequate photoprotection. In part I of this continuing medical education article, immunologically mediated photodermatoses, photodermatoses caused by exogenous photosensitizers, and the cutaneous porphyrias will be covered.