Ann Dermatol.  2019 Apr;31(2):221-222. 10.5021/ad.2019.31.2.221.

Adverse Events after Inappropriate In-Home Ultraviolet Phototherapy: Sunburn and Exacerbation of Psoriasis

• Park JS
• Moon J
• Jo SJ

• KMID: 2439071
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2019.31.2.221

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Phototherapy*
Psoriasis*
Sunburn*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Clinical pictures at the patient's first visit to our clinic. She presented with multiple symmetric, well-demarcated, dark-colored rectangular patches and some erythematous plaques with silvery scales. We diagnosed her with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation on the (A) abdomen, (B) back, and exacerbation of psoriasis after sunburn (black arrows) on the (C) thigh after inappropriate use of in-home ultraviolet phototherapy.

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  Fig. 2 Improvement of psoriatic lesions on the thigh after a month of treatment with a topical vitamin D analogue and a steroid.

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