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Phototoxic and Photoallergic Reactions

Stephan Epstein, MD

Arch Dermatol. 1968;98(4):354-363.

Abstract
The clinical distinction between phototoxic and photoallergic contact dermatitis is difficult. Even a biopsy specimen from such a dermatitis rarely provides conclusive evidence. However, the histologic examination of biopsy specimens from photopatch tests in these cases is diagnostic, providing the tests are biopsied at the appropriate time.

Author Affiliations
Madison, Wis

From the Contact and Photosensitivity Clinic, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, Wis.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication June 10, 1968.

Read in part before the 50th Anniversary Meeting of the Minnesota Dermatological Society, Minneapolis, Sept 9, 1965.

Reprint requests to 2705 Marshall Court, Madison, Wis 53705 (Dr. Epstein).

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