SKIN PHOTOSENSITIVITY FROM FLUORESCENT LIGHTING

SUMMARY. . Photosensitivity to white fluorescent lighting bas been demonstrated in 5 patients, 3 with “actinic reticuloid”, 2 with solar urticaria. All patients were particularly sensitive to longwave UVR and in some instances, by using filters, it has been possible to demonstrate one spectral region of the fluorescent emission that causes photosensitization, namely 365 nm. In the case of patients with “actinic reticuloid” it is possible that white fluorescent lighting, such as may be commonly used in hospitals, might cause the skin condition to he maintained in an active state. Copyright © 1969, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved