Drug-induced photosensitivity
Doxycycline-induced phototoxic eruption on the face
Keywords: Cheek, Doxycycline-induced photosensitivity rash, Erythema, Face, Forehead, Male, Nose, Photosensitising medication, Phototoxic reaction, Skin eruption secondary to radiation exposure, Sunburn-type reaction, Well-demarcated
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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