Dermoscopic Hallmarks of Phytophotodermatitis: A Distinctive Pattern for Differential Dia¬gnosis

Caterina Mariarosaria Giorgio; Paolino Franzese; Vittorio Tancredi; Eugenia Veronica Di Brizzi; Giuseppe Argenziano; Gaetano Licata

doi:10.5826/dpc.1601a5960

Dermoscopic Hallmarks of Phytophotodermatitis: A Distinctive Pattern for Differential Dia¬gnosis

Authors

Caterina Mariarosaria Giorgio Dermatology Unit, University of Campania
Paolino Franzese Dermatology Unit, University of Campania
Vittorio Tancredi Dermatology Unit, University of Campania
Eugenia Veronica Di Brizzi Dermatology Unit, University of Campania
Giuseppe Argenziano Dermatology Unit, University of Campania
Gaetano Licata Università degli Studi di Brescia

Keywords:

Phytophotodermatitis, dermoscopy

References

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2026-01-30

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Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026): 2026 Vol 16, No 1 | January

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Giorgio CM, Franzese P, Tancredi V, Di Brizzi EV, Argenziano G, Licata G. Dermoscopic Hallmarks of Phytophotodermatitis: A Distinctive Pattern for Differential Dia¬gnosis. Dermatol Pract Concept. 2026;16(1):5960. doi:10.5826/dpc.1601a5960