ABSTRACT
Photosensitivity and induction of skin lesions following UV radiation is a common problem of patients with cutaneous and systemic forms of lupus erythematosus. The detrimental effect of UV radiation to patients with lupus erythematosus was already recognized in the last century. Skin lesions can now be provoked under standardized conditions allowing the diagnosis and classification of patients with photosensitive disorders. The aim of this review is to give an overview on the history, test procedure and test results in patients with lupus erythematosus.
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Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous/diagnosis , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/diagnosis , Photosensitivity Disorders/diagnosis , History, 19th Century , History, 20th Century , Humans , Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous/history , Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous/prevention & control , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/history , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/prevention & control , Photosensitivity Disorders/history , Photosensitivity Disorders/prevention & control , Radiation-Protective Agents/therapeutic use , Sunlight/adverse effects , Ultraviolet Rays/adverse effectsSubject(s)
Dermatology/history , Light , Animals , Europe , Furocoumarins/pharmacology , History, 19th Century , History, 20th Century , Humans , PUVA Therapy/history , Photosensitivity Disorders/chemically induced , Photosensitivity Disorders/history , Sunburn/history , Sunburn/physiopathology , United StatesSubject(s)
Dermatitis, Contact/etiology , Photosensitivity Disorders/etiology , Plants , Animals , Animals, Domestic , Citrus/adverse effects , Dermatitis, Contact/history , Dermatitis, Contact/pathology , Dermatitis, Contact/therapy , Dermatitis, Occupational/etiology , History, 19th Century , History, 20th Century , History, Medieval , Humans , Perfume/adverse effects , Photosensitivity Disorders/history , Photosensitivity Disorders/pathology , Photosensitivity Disorders/therapy , Photosensitivity Disorders/veterinary , Pigmentation Disorders/etiology , Pigmentation Disorders/pathology , Plant Extracts/adverse effects , Skin/pathology , Vegetables/adverse effectsABSTRACT
Tribute is paid to F. P. Scott, and the nature and circumstances of his contribution to dermatology are described. Conditions prevailing in the Transvaal and the Orange Free State during his lifetime are related to his professional, academic and research achievements.