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Drug-induced photosensitivity
Photosensitivity

Drug-induced photosensitivity

Photosensitivity  


Keywords: Sorted for AI, Category_reaction, Dermnet_www.dermnetnz.org/topics/drug-eruptions, Diagnosis_drugeruption, Drug eruption, Icd10_l27.0, Photosensitivity dermatitis, Sctid_62014003



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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