The Journal of the Association of Physicians of Tamil Nadu Issue 1

Actinic Reticuloid – A Case Report

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AUTHORS

Dr. C Sreesha1,  Dr. Abinaya Kuberan2,  Dr. Jayakar Thomas3

1 –  Junior Resident, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Chettinad Hospital and Research Centre
2 –  Junior Resident, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Chettinad Hospital and Research Centre
3 –  Emeritus Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Chettinad Hospital and Research Centre

HISTORY

Available Online: March 2024

ABSTRACT

Actinic reticuloid (AR) is a persistent, immune-mediated photo dermatosis induced by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, either by UVA, UVB or visible light and is considered an entity of Chronic actinic dermatitis (CAD). CAD consists of a spectrum of diseases including Actinic reticuloid (AR), photosensitive eczema, and persistent light reactivity. In addition to photosensitivity, most patients also show contact sensitivity to several allergens. It is characterised by pruritic, eczematous and lichenified plaques over the photo-exposed sites.[1][4]

KEYWORDS

Chronic actinic dermatitis, Actinic reticuloid, Photosensitive eczema, Photosensitivity dermatitis.

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© 2024 Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, published by Association of Physicians of India-Tamilnadu State Chapter

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