Open AccessA phototoxic drug reaction due to topical NSAIDs
Author(s) -
Drivenes Jakob Lillemoen,
BergJensen Martin,
Bygum Anette
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.5251
Subject(s) - medicine , phototoxicity , dermatology , drug eruption , drug , hypopigmentation , erythema , loratadine , drug reaction , clobetasol propionate , pharmacology , psoriasis , biochemistry , chemistry , in vitro
We present a case with a phototoxic reaction following topical use of NSAID. The phototoxic reaction was initially mistaken for cellulitis which led to treatment with dicloxacillin, which led to an exanthematous drug eruption. The patient was treated with topical clobetasol propionate and oral non‐sedating antihistamines. Follow‐up revealed post‐inflammatory hypopigmentation.