Solar urticaria in 145 patients: Assessment of action spectra and impact on quality of life in adults and children

Summary Background Solar urticaria (SU) is a rare chronic inducible urticaria triggered via uncharacterized chromophores. We detail responses of a large patient series to monochromator phototesting and broadband ultraviolet radiation (UVR); relationship to life quality is explored. Methods Retrospec...

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Published in:Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine photoimmunology & photomedicine, 2018-07, Vol.34 (4), p.262-268
Main Authors: Haylett, Ann K., Koumaki, Dimitra, Rhodes, Lesley E.
Format: Article
Language:English
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action spectra
photosensitivity
quality of life
solar urticaria
ultraviolet radiation
visible light
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Summary:Summary Background Solar urticaria (SU) is a rare chronic inducible urticaria triggered via uncharacterized chromophores. We detail responses of a large patient series to monochromator phototesting and broadband ultraviolet radiation (UVR); relationship to life quality is explored. Methods Retrospective review of all SU patients undergoing standardized diagnostic photoinvestigation at a specialist centre during 2000‐2016. From 2011, patients completed dermatology life quality index (DLQI) questionnaires for the past week and year. Results In 145 patients (mean: 35.8, range: 3‐69 years; 18 aged
ISSN:0905-4383
1600-0781
DOI:10.1111/phpp.12385