Pigmented variant of polymorphous light eruption versus actinic lichen planus: Clinicodemographical features of 18 patients—A case series

• DOI: 10.4103/pigmentinternational_11_23
• Publication Date: 2025-04-24T16:01:29Z
• Authors: Saritha Mohanan; Karthikeyan Kalia...; K.V. Bharathi

Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE) is the most common photodermatosis. It belongs to category of acquired idiopathic photodermatoses. has been reported that in dark-skinned individuals, pinhead papular variant common. However, South India, we observe pigmentary changes are more commonly observed. Specifically, pattern consists hyperpigmented scaly plaques surrounded by hypopigmented papules. We report clinical and demographical characteristics 18 patients with such a pigmented PMLE.