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Erythematous papules on the recently sun-exposed 'V' area of the chest due to polymorphic light eruption
Keywords: Chest, Environmental and external factors, Erythematous papular rash, Female, Histopathologically-confirmed, Lupus erythematosus excluded, Photosensitive cutaneous disorder, Photosensitive eruption, Trunk
Polymorphic light eruption (PMLE) is a seasonal, acquired, idiopathic photodermatosis occurring in spring and early summer.
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