Nikolas
Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Photodermatoses – skin diseases that develop due to light exposure * Photodermatoses of unknown origin ** Solar dermatitis = sunburn *** UVB radiation causes apoptosis of keratinocytes -> release of inflammatory cytokines *** Clinical features **** Pruritus, pain **** Erythema, oedema **** Blisters (severe) *** Treatment **** Wet compress **** Cooling ointments **** Topical steroids ** Polymorphous light eruption (PLE) *** Chronic disea..."
