Resources

Studies, images and other relevant resources about sun allergies.

PMLE research and studies

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1) Hadshiew IM, Treder-Conrad C, v Bülow R, et al. Polymorphous light eruption (PLE) and a new potent antioxidant and UVA-protective formulation as prophylaxis. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. Aug 2004;20(4):200-4

2) Jeanmougin M, Peyron JL, Thomas P, Beani JC, Guez E, Bachot N. [Polymorphic light eruption: prophylaxis using a topical combination of antioxidants and UVA protection formulations]. Ann Dermatol Venereol. May 2006;133(5 Pt 1):425-8.

3) Richards HL, Ling TC, Evangelou G, et al. Psychologic distress in polymorphous light eruption and its relationship to patients’ beliefs about their condition. J Am Acad Dermatol. Mar 2007;56(3):426-31.

Photosensitivity

List of substances that sensitize the skin to sunlight