SOLAR URTICARIA: A CASE REPORT

Authors

  • Poramet Kunakornwong Institute of Dermatology, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok
  • Anchisa Srivipatana Institute of dermatology, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok
  • Chakkrapong Chunhasewee Institute of dermatology, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok

Keywords:

Solar urticaria, Phototest, Sunscreen

Abstract

Solar urticaria is a rare skin disease which erythema and wheal occur when expose to sunlight or an artificial light source. The onset is usually within 5 to 10 minutes of sunlight exposure and resolves in hours. The diagnosis of solar urticaria can be done by phototesting. Avoiding sunlight as well as applying high protection-factor broad-spectrum sunscreens and taking oral antihistamines can prevent solar urticaria. This report begins by describing a clinical presentation of solar urticaria. Then, phototesting was conducted to confirm the diagnosis and physical photoprotection, sunscreens and antihistamine were given as treatment.

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Published

2016-12-01

How to Cite

Kunakornwong, P., Srivipatana, A., & Chunhasewee, C. (2016). SOLAR URTICARIA: A CASE REPORT. Thai Journal of Dermatology, 32(4), 269–273. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJD/article/view/159629