Transient erythroporphyria of infancy
Transient erythroporphyria of infancy is a cutaneous condition reported in infants exposed to blue lights for the treatment of indirect hyperbilirubinemia characterized by marked purpura in skin exposed to the UV light.[1]:526
| Transient erythroporphyria of infancy | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Purpuric phototherapy-induced eruption |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
See also
- Porphyria
- Skin lesion
References
- 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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