Photoallergies médicamenteuses : comment les explorer ?

Abstract

Phototesting data as MED value or Repeated Phototest are necessary for the diagnosis of a Photosensitivity disease. To identify the photoallergen of Photoallergic reactions, photo-patchtests are efficient and eviction may be done. Practical aspects of the realisation of the tests are developed. Possibilities of phototesting by Allergologic Center in which specific irradiation devices are not available are proposed. The relation ship with a positive test and the present eruption is discussed.