Pediatric Dermatology · 2011 · 17 citations · 3 references
MedicineDermatologyNutritionPhotodermatologyEssential Fatty AcidsFish NutritionFatty AcidsFish Oil SupplementationHydroa VacciniformeOmega-3 Fatty Acid EmulsionsOmega-3 Fatty AcidsPolyunsaturated Fatty Acid MetabolismUnsaturated Fatty Acids
Hydroa vacciniforme (HV) is a rare photodermatosis. Several therapies, with sometimes severe side effects, have been used in isolated cases. We report a case of refractory HV successfully treated with dietary fish oil rich in ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
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