What is hydroa vacciniforme?

Hydroa vacciniforme is one of the rarest forms of photosensitivity dermatoses. It affects sun-exposed skin and is characterised by recurrent fluid-filled blisters (‘hydroa’) that heal with pox-like (‘vacciniform’) scars.

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