Photodermatoses comprise the group of diseases that show an abnormal reaction to light. We can simplistically classify primary or idiopathic photodermatoses, and secondary or photoaggravated skin diseases. However, the pathophysiological mechanism of photodermatoses has not been well elucidated, and there is still much to be learned in this field. The performance of photobiological tests is not a widely used tool in dermatology departments. However, it is not uncommon for patients treated for immune-mediated diseases at some point in the course of the disease to report a rash or worsening after sun exposure. A possible relationship between immune-mediated diseases and abnormal reactions to light motivates this special issue.
The study of patients with immune-mediated diseases (including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, etc.) may shed light on possible photosensitivity or photoaggravation in this group of patients. Carrying out a photobiological test is crucial to objectify this problem. Centers that have the necessary material to be able to study these patients, in addition to collecting case reports, either independently or collaboratively, can provide valuable information to this special edition. We are particularly keen on research that covers photobiology in immune-mediated diseases, a captivating area where the efficacy of oral antioxidant interventions (e.g. polipodium leucotomos, astaxanthin, etc.) as an adjuvant treatment in patients with photosensitivity remains largely unexplored.
This special issue focuses on the link that may exist between immune-mediated diseases and photobiology. Our focus lies on the photobiological examination of patients, determining relevant data linked to the development of photosensitivity, and the treatment(s) to improve/reverse the abnormal reaction to light. We welcome original articles, reviews related to the main topic (immune-mediated diseases and photosensitivity), or case reports. The acceptance of unique cases may be considered if they show great interest to the scientific community.
Keywords:
Immune-Mediated Diseases, photobioology, photodermatoses, phototest, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Photodermatoses comprise the group of diseases that show an abnormal reaction to light. We can simplistically classify primary or idiopathic photodermatoses, and secondary or photoaggravated skin diseases. However, the pathophysiological mechanism of photodermatoses has not been well elucidated, and there is still much to be learned in this field. The performance of photobiological tests is not a widely used tool in dermatology departments. However, it is not uncommon for patients treated for immune-mediated diseases at some point in the course of the disease to report a rash or worsening after sun exposure. A possible relationship between immune-mediated diseases and abnormal reactions to light motivates this special issue.
The study of patients with immune-mediated diseases (including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, etc.) may shed light on possible photosensitivity or photoaggravation in this group of patients. Carrying out a photobiological test is crucial to objectify this problem. Centers that have the necessary material to be able to study these patients, in addition to collecting case reports, either independently or collaboratively, can provide valuable information to this special edition. We are particularly keen on research that covers photobiology in immune-mediated diseases, a captivating area where the efficacy of oral antioxidant interventions (e.g. polipodium leucotomos, astaxanthin, etc.) as an adjuvant treatment in patients with photosensitivity remains largely unexplored.
This special issue focuses on the link that may exist between immune-mediated diseases and photobiology. Our focus lies on the photobiological examination of patients, determining relevant data linked to the development of photosensitivity, and the treatment(s) to improve/reverse the abnormal reaction to light. We welcome original articles, reviews related to the main topic (immune-mediated diseases and photosensitivity), or case reports. The acceptance of unique cases may be considered if they show great interest to the scientific community.
Keywords:
Immune-Mediated Diseases, photobioology, photodermatoses, phototest, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.