Drug-induced photosensitivity
Thiazide photosensitivity - there is often sparing of the relatively light-shielded hairy scalp (DIP-patient 2)
Keywords: Erythema, Forehead, Hydrochlorothiazide-induced photosensitising rash, Male, Photosensitising medication, Phototoxic reaction, Scalp, Skin eruption secondary to radiation exposure, Sunburn-type reaction
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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