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Systemic drug photosensitivity-Culprits, impact and investigation in 122 patients.

Amirah AlrashidiLesley E RhodesJennifer C H SharifFiras C KreeshanMark D FarrarTashmeeta Ahad
Published in: Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine (2020)
Classically described photosensitizing drugs such as thiazides and quinine remain common offenders, while emerging culprits include biologics such as TNF-a inhibitors and proton-pump-inhibitors. There is very large impact on life quality; identification facilitates measures including drug cessation and implementation of appropriate photoprotection.
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