Variable Presentations of Photodermatoses - A Case Series.

ABSTRACT

Photodermatoses represent a broad spectrum of skin diseases caused because of exposure to ultraviolet radiation. It is categorized mainly as idiopathic photosensitive disorders, drug or chemical induced photosensitivity reactions, DNA repair-deficiency photodermatoses and photoaggravated dermatoses. Despite being under the photodermatoses umbrella, the pathophysiology of each type of photodermatoses varies. We reported 4 cases of photodermatoses including azathioprine induced pellagra, adult onset actinic prurigo, and photoallergic contact dermatitis due to NSAIDs and cutting fluids. Photoprotection with the usage of photoprotective clothing, broad-spectrum sunscreen application and avoidance of photosensitizing drugs and chemicals are crucial.