Patro et al reported an algorithm for the diagnosis of photosensitivity in a pediatric patient. The authors are from multiple institutions in India.
Patient selection: pediatric patient with photosensitivity
Initial questions:
(1) history of exposure to a photosensitizer
(2) underlying dermatosis
(3) hereditary syndrome with malformations or systemic involvement
(4) abnormal plasma porphyrins
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Photo-sensitizer Exposure
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Underlying Dermatosis
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Hereditary Syndrome
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Abnormal Plasma Porphyrins
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Diagnosis
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Yes
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NA
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NA
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NA
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phototoxicity or photoallergy
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No
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Yes
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NA
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NA
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photo-aggravated dermatosis
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No
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No
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Yes
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NA
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hereditary
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
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cutaneous porphyria
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No
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No
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No
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No
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immune-mediated
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