Korean J Dermatol.  1987 Jun;25(3):379-382.

A Case of Solar Urticaria : Treatment with Sunlight and UVA Radiation

• Joh GY
• Youn JI
• Lee YS

Abstract

We report a case of solar urticaria being activated by both UVA and visible radiation and positive in passive transfer test by visible light, which was treated with sunlight and UVA radiation. A short course of treatment with sunlight produced no benificial effect. UVA phototherpy produced a rnarked increase in the minirnal urtication dose by UVA but there was no increased tolerance to sun exposure.

Keyword

Solar urticaria; Phototherapy; UVA - visible spectrum

MeSH Terms

Intradermal Tests
Light
Phototherapy
Solar System
Sunlight*
Urticaria*