Prurigo Epidemiology

Data on prurigo epidemiology reported by researchers at Institute of Dermatology, Dermatology Department

Published in AIDS Weekly, December 31st, 2007

A report, 'Adult-onset actinic prurigo in Thailand,' is newly published data in Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine. "Actinic prurigo (AP) is one of the rare idiopathic photodermatosis. It is said to be a familial disease and is usually seen in certain specific geographical areas," scientists writing in the journal Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine report.

"The adult-onset type of AP is reported less frequently in the Asian population and has never been reported in Thailand. The study population comprised 30 patients. Demographic data were collected. Photo-tests and photo provocation tests for UVA, UVB and visible light were...

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