Incipient osteomalacia occurring in chronic actinic dermatitis

Incipient osteomalacia developed in a Pakistani patient living in the UK af ter strict sunlight avoidance forming part of the management of the photose nsitivity disorder, chronic actinic dermatitis. The patient's skin type and diet, which included calcium-binding phytates in chappattis, had increased his risk of the condition. Proximal muscle weakness and bony tenderness re sulting from the disorder resolved on vitamin D replacement therapy.