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Amiodarone‐induced peri‐oral photosensitivity
Author(s) -
Shah N.,
Warnakulasuriya S.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of oral pathology and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.887
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1600-0714
pISSN - 0904-2512
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0714.2004.00069.x
Subject(s) - amiodarone , photosensitivity , medicine , phototoxicity , peri , dermatology , drug , surgery , pharmacology , atrial fibrillation , biochemistry , chemistry , physics , quantum mechanics , in vitro
We describe a 70‐year‐old Caucasian man with recurrent history of blistering of peri‐oral skin during summer months. Following the diagnosis of a phototoxic reaction to Amiodarone, this was discontinued and an alternative drug to control his cardiac arrhythmia was prescribed. His peri‐oral lesions rapidly resolved, and there has been no further recurrence. A brief review on photosensitivity and the underlying mechanisms are discussed.