Actinic reticuloid

Last Updated: 2019-08-26

Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.

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Actinic reticuloid

The actinic reticuloid is a subtype of chronic actinic dermatitis. Histologically there is a similarity to T-cell lymphoma, so that it is also referred to as pseudolymphoma.

Large-area, pruriginal, erythematous, scaly papules and plaques in light-exposed areas. In some cases, erythroderma can occur, Facies Leontina (in its maximum form).

Medical history
Clinic
Biopsy, if necessary
Photoprovocation testing, if necessary,

Rhagades can also occur on the hands, an ectropion on the eye and a facies leontina on the face.

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