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[Pseudoporphyria].

C S Petersen1, K Thomsen

  • 1Dermatologisk afdeling, Københavns Amts Sygehus i Gentofte.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|June 8, 1992
PubMed
Summary
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Certain medications like quinidine and ibuprofen can cause pseudoporphyria, a condition leading to sun-sensitive skin and blisters. This photosensitivity affects sun-exposed areas, particularly the hands.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pharmacology

Context:

  • Pseudoporphyria is a skin condition characterized by photosensitivity and blistering.
  • Several medications and excessive solarium use are known triggers.

Purpose:

  • To identify additional drugs that can precipitate pseudoporphyria.
  • To expand the understanding of drug-induced pseudoporphyria.

Summary:

  • Nalidixinic acid, tetracycline, nabumetone, pyridoxine, dapsone, and high-dose furosemide are established causes of drug-induced pseudoporphyria.
  • This study identifies quinidine and ibuprofen as novel causative agents.
  • The condition manifests as skin fragility and bullae formation on light-exposed areas, especially the hands.

Impact:

  • Informs clinicians about new drug-induced causes of pseudoporphyria.
  • Enhances patient safety by highlighting potential medication risks.
  • Contributes to the differential diagnosis of photosensitive dermatoses.