Acquired Persistent Atypical Lentigines as a Failure of 5-Methoxypsoralen-Containing Sunscreens in the Photochemoprotection from Ultraviolet-Radiation-Induced Damage

Acquired persistent atypical lentigines are pigmentary lesions that are unusual both clinically and microscopically. They occur in young adults with photosensitive skin using 5-methoxypsoralen-containing sunscreens during sunbathing. Their biologic behavior is benign, but there are grounds for concern regarding the carcinogenic risk in these patients.