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Francis A. Ellis, M.D.; I. L. Sandler, M.D.; Maurice Sullivan, M.D.

Arch Derm Syphilol. 1940;42(2):350-356.

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Light-Sensitive Dermatosis. Presented by DR. J. LAMAR CALLAWAY, Durham, N. C.

S. R., a white man aged 28, a tobacco worker, presents on the face and dorsum of each hand filiform, verruca-like lesions with a translucent appearance, not unlike adenoma sebaceum. When the lesions are exposed to sunlight a severe erythema develops in a few minutes. He is prevented from swimming, playing tennis or engaging in activities that require him to be in the sunshine. A general physical examination gave normal results. Blood counts were normal, and serologic tests for syphilis gave negative results. Studies showed decided sensitivity to light. Coproporphyrin I in the urine measured 0.4960 mg.

DISCUSSION

DR. L. W. KETRON, Baltimore: One could not interpret this condition other than as a peculiar response on the part of this patient to stimulation. Undoubtedly he is light sensitive. The response is somewhat like that in cases of the old . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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