Is Dermal Melasma a Phototoxic Reaction?: A Case Report

Temel Bulgular & Veri:Melasma is a common acquired disorder characterized by symmetric, hyperpigmented patches with an irregular outline, occurring most commonly on the face.

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Sonuç & Katkı:Phototoxic drug reaction should also be considered in differential diagnosis in male patients with hyperpigmentation on the sun exposed areas.

🔬Tür:Araştırma Makalesi

📍Kapsam:Genişletilmiş Akademik Örneklem

⚙️Değişkenler:Melasma · Photosensitivity · Drug reactions

Abstract

Pigmentation related to drugs consist %10-20 of cases with acquired hyperpigmentation. Melasma is a common acquired disorder characterized by symmetric, hyperpigmented patches with an irregular outline, occurring most commonly on the face. Melasma is rarely seen in males. High ultraviolet exposure and family history are the most common in ethiology and some drugs may result melasma to be seen in males which is very rare. Phototoxic drug reaction should also be considered in differential diagnosis in male patients with hyperpigmentation on the sun exposed areas.

Anahtar kelimeler

Melasma Photosensitivity Drug reactions

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KAYAŞ, Y., YAMAN, B., ERTAM, İ., AKALIN, T., ÜNAL, İ. (2019). Is Dermal Melasma a Phototoxic Reaction?: A Case Report. DOD Klinik Olgu Bildirileri, Cilt: 2 Sayı: 3, 35–39. https://ajindex.com/articles/984792

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