Drug-induced photosensitivity
Erythema, swelling, and purpura in severe doxycycline-induced photosensitivity (DIP-patient 3)
Keywords: Doxycycline-induced photosensitivity rash, Lower anterior leg, Male, Photosensitising medication, Phototoxic dermatitis, Purpuric rash, Skin eruption secondary to radiation exposure
What is drug-induced photosensitivity?
Drug-induced photosensitivity (DIP) is a common adverse drug reaction resulting in a cutaneous eruption after exposure to visible or ultraviolet (UV) radiation in patients taking topical or systemic photosensitising medications.
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