Musk ambrette and chronic actinic dermatitis |
| |
| Authors: | J. L. Crine de Castro M. Angela Pereira F. Prates Nunes A. Pereira dos Santos |
| |
| Affiliation: | Department of Dermatology, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal;Department of Dermatology, Hospital de Curry Cabral, Lisbon, Portugal |
| |
| Abstract: | ![]()
A patient with persistent photosensitivity and positive photopatch tests to musk ambrette and an after-shave lotion is reported. Phototests showed extreme sensitivity to UV radiation, especially UVB. Patch tests with the European Standard Series and some plant allergens were negative. Histology showed a granulomatous reaction with epithelioid and giant cells in the dermis. |
| |
| Keywords: | Musk ambrette photoallergy persistent light reactor chronic actinic dermatitis |
|
|
