Autoimmune Photodermatoses Part II - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

  • Rita Ramos Pinheiro Serviço de Dermatologia, Hospital Santo António dos Capuchos, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal
  • Virgínia Coelho de Sousa Serviço de Dermatologia, Hospital Santo António dos Capuchos, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal
  • Filipa Rocha Páris Serviço de Dermatologia, Hospital Santo António dos Capuchos, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal
  • Margarida Apetato Serviço de Dermatologia, Hospital Santo António dos Capuchos, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal
  • Gabriela Marques Pinto Serviço de Dermatologia, Hospital Santo António dos Capuchos, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal
Keywords: Dermatitis, Photoallergic/diagnosis, Photoallergic/therapy, Immune System, Photosensitivity Disorders/ diagnosis, Photosensitivity Disorders/therapy, Ultraviolet Rays

Abstract

The autoimmune photodermatoses are a group of heterogeneous idiopathic dermatoses including five different clinical entities some potentially severe with great impact in patients’ quality of life. General photoprotection measures are sufficient for the treatment of patients with mild forms of disease. In severe disease the therapeutic options are still limited, reflecting the ill-defined physiopathological mechanisms. However recent advances in photoprotection field are contributing to a higher therapeutic success. In an era where photodermatology has been losing its importance, we propose to revise the clinical manifestations and therapeutic options of autoimmune photodermatoses. These are rare and challenging disorders concerning diagnostic and treatment that need a specialized approach by dermatologists.

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2018-01-26
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Ramos Pinheiro, R., Coelho de Sousa, V., Rocha Páris, F., Apetato, M., & Marques Pinto, G. (2018). Autoimmune Photodermatoses Part II - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment. Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology, 75(4), 371-382. https://doi.org/10.29021/spdv.75.4.877
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