Question
A Patient Presented with the following skin picture 2 days after returing from a vacation.
A Provisional diagnosis of Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE) was made.
Which of the Following feature favor the diagnosis of PMLE ?
A. Recurrent
B. Delayed reactions to sunlight
C. Erythematous papules
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer » D
Explanation
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Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE) is an acquired disease and is the most common of the idiopathic photodermatoses.
PMLE is characterized by recurrent, abnormal, delayed reactions to sunlight, ranging from erythematous papules, papulovesicles, and plaques to erythema multiforme –like lesions on sunlight-exposed surfaces.