A Clinico Epidemiological Study of Polymorphous Light Eruption in Tertiary Care Centre

Background: Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE) is an acquired disease . PMLE is characterized by recurrent, abnormal, reactions to sunlight. The prevalence of PMLE in India varies from 0.56% to 1.34 %. Present study was done to study the clinical pattern and its epidemiological features Methods: This study was done over the period of two years. All patients with history of photosensitivity and clinical manifestations were included. A total of 120 cases of PMLE were registered. Detailed history, clinical examination and relevant investigations . The collected data were tabulated and analyzed. Results: The age group of the patients ranged from 9 to 65 years. Maximum number of patients were seen in of 2nd decade. Onset of lesions was maximum in the March. Itching was common symptom and micropapules common morphology. Conclusion: PMLE was more common in females, and in 2nd to 3rd decade. ANA titres did not correlate with the severity of PMLE.