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Doxycycline-induced phototoxic eruption on the back after sunbathing
Keywords: Eczematous eruption, Erythematous vesicular rash, Photosensitising medication, Skin eruption secondary to radiation exposure, Skin of colour, Upper back
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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