Chronic actinic dermatitis

Orpha code: 330064OMIM code:

Definition

Chronic actinic dermatitis (CAD) is an immunologically mediated photodermatosis usually observed in temperate climates and that typically develops in middle-aged to elderly males. CAD is characterized by eczematous and often lichenified pruritic patches and confluent plaques located predominantly on sun-exposed areas with notable sparing of eyelids, skin folds, and postauricular skin. It is often accompanied by multiple contact allergies and usually occurs in a background of either atopic, contact allergic, or seborrheic dermatitis, although it can occur <i>de novo</i>. Resolution of photosensitivity is reported in up to 50% of individuals after 15 years or more, with contact allergies persisting.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
Actinic reticuloid
Actinic reticuloid
Przewlekłe zapalenie skóry z fotonadwrażliwości
Chronic photosensitivity dermatitis
ORPHA code
330064
OMIM code
-
ICD10 code
L57.1
ICD11 code
-

No additional description.

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