A Case of Doxycycline-induced Phototoxicity.
- Author:
Ki Deuk HAN
1
;
Jong Kyeong KIM
;
Yoon Hyang CHO
;
Ki Min PARK
;
Tae Heung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Chinju, Gyeongnam, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Doxycycline;
Phototoxicity
- MeSH:
Dermatitis, Phototoxic*;
Doxycycline;
Humans;
Male;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1997;35(5):997-1000
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a case of doxycycline-induced phototoxicity in a 62-years-old male. The patient, had erythematous macules and patches on sun-exposed areas. A Phototest revealed a marked decreased minimal erythemai. dose (MED) to UVA (MED(UNA)=-10J/cm2). Photopatch tests with 1%, 5% Doxycycline ointment were negative. An oral provocation test was performed, which showed a positive result with a decrease of MED to UVA (MED(UVA)= 20J/cm2). After the cessation of doxycycline, his skin lesioris were improved markedly with complete loss of photosensitivity.
