Actinic prurigo

Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2008 Oct;24(5):272-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0781.2008.00375.x.

Abstract

Actinic Prurigo (AP), an uncommon idiopathic photodermatosis, presents a distinct clinical picture and can be severely debilitating. The clinical features, investigation and treatment of AP are reviewed. We report the experience of an Australian photobiology unit with this condition.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Australia
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / metabolism
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / pathology*
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / therapy*
  • Prurigo / metabolism
  • Prurigo / pathology*
  • Prurigo / therapy*