Akat PB. Severe photosensitivity reaction induced by topical diclofenac.
Indian J Pharmacol 2014;
45:408-9. [PMID:
24014923 PMCID:
PMC3757616 DOI:
10.4103/0253-7613.114999]
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Abstract
Albeit uncommon, photosensitivity reaction induced by diclofenac can be an unfortunate adverse reaction complicating its use as a topical analgesic. We here present a case of a patient who suffered such a reaction as a result of exposure to diclofenac, employed as a topical analgesic for low backache. The lesions healed with conservative management without extensive scarring or other complications.
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