Drug-induced photosensitivity
A phototoxic drug eruption - note the sparing of the relatively shaded nasolabial folds (DIP-patient 4)
Keywords: Erythema, Face, Female, Peeling, Photosensitising medication, Phototoxic reaction, Skin eruption secondary to radiation exposure, Sparing nasolabial folds, Sparing upper lip, Sunburn-type reaction, Vesicles
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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