Exposure to Atmospheric Ozone Disruption and Altitude Over 3500 m.a.s.l. are Associated with a Higher Prevalence of Photodermatoses in Pediatric Population of High-Altitude in Peru.
Willy RamosEricson L GutierrezJhony Alberto De La Cruz-VargasJesús DíazJorge HurtadoGerardo RoncerosEsther de VriesPublished in: Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology (2022)
A high prevalence of photodermatoses exists among the pediatric population living at high-altitude in Peru. Residing in a region exposed to a mini hole in the ozone layer and residing over 3500 m.a.s.l constituted associated factors.