Asymptomatic Papulovesicles Arising in 48 Hours

While there are a number of skin rashes associated with photosensitivity, only one produces a distinctive rash with fixed urticaria, macular erythema, and papulovesicles forming small papules and plaques. This polymorphous light eruption requires aggressive broad spectrum UV protection, topical steroids for pruritus, and paradoxically sometimes UV light treatment to “harden” the skin making skin more resistant to rashing when exposed to the sun.

Source: JDNA: Journal of the Dermatology Nurses Association - November 1, 2020 Category: Dermatology Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Teledermatology Viewpoint Source Type: research