title: Piroxicam-induced photosensitive dermatitis.
abstract: Eleven patients had piroxicam-induced photosensitivity when first seen. Six were photopatch-tested to piroxicam (2%, 5%, 20% concentrations); all tests were positive. This same group were patch test-positive to thimerosal. Three of the eleven patients became persistent light reactors. Two additional patients developed persistent hand dermatitis.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010328:Patch Tests; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010894:Piroxicam / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D010894:Piroxicam