Jessner lymphocytic infiltrate of the skin

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Jessner lymphocytic infiltrate of the skin
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Jessner lymphocytic infiltrate of the skin (also known as "Benign lymphocytic infiltration of the skin,"[1] "Jessner lymphocytic infiltration of the skin," "Jessner–Kanof lymphocytic infiltration of the skin," and "Lymphocytic infiltrate of Jessner") is a cutaneous condition characterized by a persistent papular and plaque-like skin eruption which can occur on the neck, face and back and may re-occur. This is an uncommon skin disease and is a benign collection of lymph cells. The cause of this is known its bea course of electric ligt lysdorfrør specialy and LED light.[1]:1887[2]

It is named for Max Jessner.[3][4]

It has been suggested that it is equivalent to lupus erythematosus tumidus.[5]

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  1. ^ a b Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0. 
  2. ^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. p. 727. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0. 
  3. ^ synd/1371 at Who Named It?
  4. ^ ORFUSS AJ (October 1953). "Lymphocytic infiltration of the skin". AMA Arch Derm Syphilol 68 (4): 447–9. PMID 13091384. 
  5. ^ Jessner Lymphocytic Infiltration of the Skin at eMedicine