Hydroa vacciniforme (HV) is a very rare, chronic photodermatitis-type skin condition with usual onset in childhood. It was first described in 1862 by Bazin. It is sometimes called `Bazin`s hydroa vacciniforme`. A study published in Scotland in 2000 reviewed the cases of 17 patients and estimated a prevalence of 0.34 cases per 100,000 population......
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A vesicular and bullous eruption having a tendency to recur in summer during childhood and commonly appearing on sun-exposed skin. The lesions are surrounded by an erythematous zone and resemble a vaccination. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a recurrent eruption of erythema evolving to umbilicated bullae, occurring on exposure to the sun and affecting chiefly male children with resolution before adult life. In severe cases, hand and face deformities and corneal opacity may develop. Synonyms: hydroa aestivale, hydroa puerorum
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Hydroa vacciniforme is an uncommon photosensitive disorder, manifested in childhood as symmetrical painful erythematous macules, papules, hemorrhagic vesicles, and bullae occurring on sun-exposed skin. Umbilication and crusting occur and lesions heal with scarring. Hydroa vacciniforme can be caused by exposure to UVA or UVB. The etiology is unknown...
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