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Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis I. Problem/Condition. Vasculitis describes inflammation in and around blood vessels and can manifest in any organ system. The classification of vasculitis is made based on the size of the involved blood vessels. Small vessels of the arterial or venous systems in addition to medium and large-caliber vessels deeper in the subcutis or arteries…

The photodermatoses are a group of cutaneous disorders characterized by an abnormal reaction to light exposure. The photodermatoses comprise many different disorders that have in common an abnormal reaction to light exposure. Exposure includes both sunlight and light from artificial sources (e.g., tanning beds, lasers and other light-generating devices). The differential diagnosis includes both the…