Polymorphous Light Eruption: Melbourne Dermatology Skin Care

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Polymorphous Light Eruption

In addition to the acute and chronic effects of sunlight, a variety of unusual reactions may occur soon after only a brief sun exposure.

Polymorphous light eruption ("PMLE") is an unusual reaction to light that does not seem to be associated with systemic disease or drugs.

Eruptions appear on sun-exposed areas, usually 30 minutes to several hours after exposure.

Lesions are pruritic, erythematous, and often papular but may be papulovesicular or plaque-like.

Polymorphous light eruptions are most common among women and people from northern climates when first exposed to spring or summer sun than among those exposed to sun year-round.

Lesions subside within several days to approximately one week.

Actinic prurigo is a similar (perhaps related) phenomenon with more nodular-appearing lesions that may persist year-round, worsening with sun exposure.

Diagnosis is made by history, skin findings, and exclusion of other photosensitivity disorders.

Often, lesions are self-limited and spontaneously improve as summer progresses.

Treatment is by moderating sun exposure and antihistamines and/or applying topical corticosteroids if the rash is uncomfortable.

More severely affected patients may benefit from desensitization by graduated exposure to UV light with PUVA or narrow band UVB (312 nm) phototherapy.

Oral immunosuppressive therapy (such as prednisone) can be appropriate for those with disabling disease.

The anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and betacarotene may also be used in treatment.

Progressive, incremental sun exposure in the spring, and avoiding intense exposure, is usually the best way to prevent polymorphous light eruptions.

Optimal sunscreen use, sun avoidance and protecting affected areas with UV-rated (UPF 40+) clothing can also prevent eruptions.

Polymorphous light eruption is generally the result of both UVB and UVA, therefore sunscreens providing higher and long-lasting UVA protection are preferable.

Polymorphous Light Eruption — Cotz with Iron Oxide

Cotz Sunscreens (particularly Cotz Total Block SPF 65 Clear and SPF 60 Tinted, which contain iron oxide in addition to zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and various photoprotective antioxidants to block the complete light spectrum) have been specially developed by Fallene for photosensitivity disorders.

Heliocare and other photoprotective antioxidants may reduce the severity of Polymorphous light eruption.

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	Polymorphous Light Eruption Tweet In addition to the acute and chronic effects of sunlight, a variety of unusual reactions may occur soon after only a brief sun exposure. Polymorphous light eruption ("PMLE") is an unusual reaction to light that does not seem to be associated with systemic disease or drugs. Eruptions appear on sun-exposed areas, usually 30 minutes to several hours after exposure. Lesions are pruritic, erythematous, and often papular but may be papulovesicular or plaque-like. *Polymorphous light eruptions* are most common among women* and people from northern climates when first exposed to spring or summer sun than among those exposed to sun year-round.* Lesions subside within several days to approximately one week. Actinic prurigo is a similar (perhaps related) phenomenon with more nodular-appearing lesions that may persist year-round, worsening with sun exposure. Diagnosis is made by history, skin findings, and exclusion of other photosensitivity disorders. Often, lesions are self-limited and spontaneously improve as summer progresses. Treatment is by moderating sun exposure* and antihistamines and/or applying topical corticosteroids if the rash is uncomfortable.* More severely affected patients may benefit from desensitization by graduated exposure to UV light with PUVA or narrow band UVB (312 nm) phototherapy. Oral immunosuppressive therapy (such as prednisone) can be appropriate for those with disabling disease. The anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and betacarotene may also be used in treatment. Progressive, incremental sun exposure in the spring, and avoiding intense exposure, is usually the best way to prevent polymorphous light eruptions. Optimal sunscreen use, sun avoidance and protecting affected areas with UV-rated (UPF 40+) clothing can also prevent eruptions. Polymorphous light eruption is generally the result of both UVB and UVA, therefore sunscreens providing higher and long-lasting UVA protection are preferable. Cotz Sunscreens (particularly Cotz Total Block SPF 65 Clear and SPF 60 Tinted, which contain iron oxide in addition to zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and various photoprotective antioxidants to block the complete light spectrum) have been specially developed by Fallene for photosensitivity disorders. Heliocare and other photoprotective antioxidants may reduce the severity of Polymorphous light eruption. Related Skin Care Information, Products and Expert Discussions Polymorphous Light Eruption Cosmetic Dermatology Newsletter Summer 2007 Dr. Albert Laporte Cotz SPF 58 Sunscreen Heliocare File Polymorphous Light Eruption for reference.	New/Notable New — MD Rx Melbourne Dermatology Open Pores Overnight Solution La Roche-Posay Effaclar RevaléSkin Coffeeberry Kit Available Again Azelaic Acid Special Preparation / Special Order Items SkinMedica Chemical Peels Nia24 Reference Manual New Anthelios 45 Sunscreens for Face and Body Replenix Anti-Photoaging Sunscreen SPF 45 VitaMedica HA + A Program New Skinceuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 Alyria Antioxidant Capsules (Vitamin C + E) IS Clinical Youth Complex RevaleSkin — CoffeeBerry Extract Retin-A Gel Availability RevaleSkin Day Cream SPF 15 Trehalose Injuv Polyphenols Kinerase Pro+ C8 Peptide Intensive Treatment with Kinetin and Zeatin La Roche-Posay Redermic Anti-Aging Sunscreen Reminders Complimentary Shipping The Sun Zinc: An Important Antioxidant for Skin New La Roche-Posay Derm AOX Biomedic Potent-C 10.5 Concentrate Tocotrienols Skinceuticals Pigment Regulator SkinMedica Retinol Complex The Connection Between Oxidative Stress and Aging Definition of Oxidative Stress Sources of Free Radical Damage Ozone Obagi Professional C Ingredients Citrix Antioxidant Body Lotion Tricomin Erythema from Retinoids Carnosine Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Asiaticoside vs. Madecassoside for Collagen Synthesis New Elta MD UV Clear SPF 46 New DCL Super Sheer Sunscreen SPF 50+ PCA pHaze 16+ C-Strength 20% Arginine and Serine Chrysin