Actinic reticuloid
A chronic skin inflammation from sunlight or artificial light.
Actinic reticuloid is a form of chronic actinic dermatitis, a condition involving persistent skin inflammation triggered by sunlight or artificial light. It is notable for causing sunburn-like appearances even on covered skin, with symptoms such as burning, itching, swelling, and pain that may begin days after exposure.
Quick Facts
- Common reaction areas
- upper chest, hands, and face
- Onset of outbreaks
- shortly or within 24 hours after direct or indirect UV exposure
- Symptoms begin
- several days after light exposure
- Treatment
- ingestible and topical steroids
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