Polymorphic light eruption limited to areas of vitiligo

Two patients are described with clinical and histological features of polymorphic light eruption (PLE) limited to areas of vitiliginous skin. This phenomenon has not been reported previously and provides evidence for the protective role of melanin in PLE.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical and experimental dermatology 1999-09, Vol.24 (5), p.379-381
Hauptverfasser:	DOWNS, A. M. R, LEAR, J. T, DUNNILL, M. G. S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Dermatology Erythema - etiology Female Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Pigmentary diseases of the skin PUVA Therapy - adverse effects Vitiligo - complications Vitiligo - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:	Two patients are described with clinical and histological features of polymorphic light eruption (PLE) limited to areas of vitiliginous skin. This phenomenon has not been reported previously and provides evidence for the protective role of melanin in PLE.
ISSN:	0307-6938 1365-2230
DOI:	10.1046/j.1365-2230.1999.00506.x