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Chronic actinic dermatitis
Other nameschronic photosensitivity dermatitis;[1] actinic reticuloid; persistent light reactivity; photosensitive eczema[2]: 37 
SpecialtyDermatology

Chronic actinic dermatitis is a condition characterized by chronic skin inflammation due to sunlight or artificial light. It is similar to solar urticaria or cholinergic urticaria. Patients often have related skin conditions that cause dermatitis in response to a variety of stimuli, including flowers, sunscreens, and cosmetics.

  1. ^ RESERVED, INSERM US14-- ALL RIGHTS. "Orphanet: Chronic actinic dermatitis". www.orpha.net. Retrieved 19 April 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-7216-2921-6.

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