ALLMedicine™ Photosensitivity Center

Jun 25th, 2022 - Cockayne syndrome (CS) is a rare progeroid disorder characterized by growth failure, microcephaly, photosensitivity, and premature aging, mainly arising from biallelic ERCC8 (CS-A) or ERCC6 (CS-B) variants. In this study we describe siblings suffe...

Jun 24th, 2022 - Drug-induced photosensitivity is associated with a wide range of anticancer treatments, including conventional chemotherapeutic agents, targeted anticancer therapies, and immune checkpoint inhibitors. These dermatologic adverse events can have a m...

Jun 21st, 2022 - Ultraviolet radiation (UV) exposure is associated with photosensitivity, rashes, and flares in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, it is not known whether UV exposure increases risk of developing SLE. We examined UV exposure and SLE risk ...

Jun 21st, 2022 - Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) and X-linked protoporphyria (XLP) are genetic defects of heme biosynthesis that cause life-long, painful cutaneous sensitivity to light. EPP and XLP, collectively called the protoporphyrias, result in the accumu...

Jun 17th, 2022 - Cobalt/photoredox cooperative catalysis is a well-explored technology for visible-light photoredox catalysis. Recently, the photosensitivity of Co(II) complexes in homogeneous catalysis has aroused the interest of scientists. In this study, photos...

Jun 21st, 2022 - Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) and X-linked protoporphyria (XLP) are genetic defects of heme biosynthesis that cause life-long, painful cutaneous sensitivity to light. EPP and XLP, collectively called the protoporphyrias, result in the accumu...

Jun 15th, 2022 - This is a 6-visit, single-center, non-dispensing, randomized, single-masked, 5×5 crossover study. Subjects will participate in 6 scheduled over the duration of approximately 10.5 months.

May 11th, 2022 - Accidental dura rupture is a complication of lumbar spine surgery, with an incidence of 2-18% which can cause cerebrospinal fluid leakage leading to symptoms such as postural headache, photosensitivity, tinnitus, infection, and pseudomeningocele. ...

May 6th, 2022 - Once consented, study participants meeting all entry criteria will undergo 25 days of treatment with tofacitinib (11 mg orally daily). Tofacitinib will be distributed to eligible participants at Visit 2 (Day 1) and the first dose will be taken on ...

Apr 27th, 2022 - The purpose of this study is three-fold. First, researchers will assess whether subjects who have clinically abnormal reactions to sunlight (photosensitivity) have increased levels of microvesicle particles (MVP) following ultraviolet B (UVB) trea...

Jun 7th, 2022 - Lupus erythematosus tumidus (LET) is a rare photosensitive dermatosis1 that previously was considered a subtype of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus; however, the clinical course and favorable prognosis of LET led to its reclassification into.

Apr 15th, 2022 - Photosensitivity due to doxycycline As the patient’s rash presented in sun-exposed areas with both skin and nail changes, our patient was diagnosed with a phototoxic reaction to doxycycline, the oral antibiotic used to treat his acne. Photosensiti.

Mar 18th, 2022 - Skin hyperpigmentation – whether it is caused by postinflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne or trauma to the skin, melasma, autoimmune disorders, or disorders of pigmentation – is a condition where treatment is commonly sought after in dermatolo.

Jan 14th, 2022 - ANSWER The correct answer is all of the above (choice “e”). DISCUSSION Most cases of dermatomyositis, which the patient’s presentation and lab results suggested, require nerve conduction studies, a check of serum aldolase levels, and skin and musc.

Nov 8th, 2021 - Topical medications frequently are prescribed in dermatology and provide the advantages of direct skin penetration and targeted application while typically sparing patients from systemic effects. Adverse cutaneous effects include allergic contact.