Quinidine-induced lichenoid photodermatitis.
A case of a photodistributed lichen planus-like eruption caused by quinidine is reported. The relationship between photosensitivity and the lichen planus-like eruption is emphasized. Physicians are warned to suspect this type of drug eruption when patients are receiving quinidine, ethambutol, or one of the thiazides.
D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D011802:Quinidine / Q000009:adverse effects*
D011802:Quinidine