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Granuloma Annulare Treatment — SCE Dermatology MCQ

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HardPhotobiologyGranuloma Annulare TreatmentSCE Dermatology

A patient develops urticaria within minutes of daylight exposure through window glass. Which investigation best defines the wavelengths provoking the eruption and the minimum urticarial dose?

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Correct answer: EMonochromator phototesting across UV and visible spectra

Solar urticaria is evaluated by controlled phototesting across relevant ultraviolet and visible wavelengths. Monochromator testing identifies the action spectrum and threshold, which can guide photoprotection and desensitisation strategies.

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