Lichenified eczema over the forehead extending to the hairline due to chronic actinic dermatitis (CAD-patient4)
Keywords: Other Keywords, UV radiation-induced eczema, Actinic reticuloid, Cheek, Eczematous eruption, Erythematous lichenified papules, Face, Forehead, Immunological-mediated photo-dermatosis, Male, Nose, Photosensitive dermatitis
Chronic actinic dermatitis (CAD) is a rare, immune-mediated photodermatosis characterised by abnormal photosensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) light and occasionally to visible light. It manifests as a dermatitis affecting predominantly, but not exclusively, photo-exposed sites.
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