title: [Fenofibrate photoallergy].
abstract: Photosensitization to lipid-lowering fibric acid derivatives are rare. We report a case of photoallergy induced by fenofibrate, proved by a positive UVA photo-patch-test. Evolution towards persistent photosensitization is probable, since photobiological abnormalities persisted during four months after fenofibrate was discontinued. The fact that patch-tests to various benzophenones were negative is not in favour of the benzophenone group being responsible for the photosensitization reaction.
authors.affiliation: Unité de Photodermatologie, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jeanmougin
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Manciet
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: De Prost
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Reygagne
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pinquier
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dubertret
mesh_terms: D017454:Dermatitis, Photoallergic / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology*; D004485:Eczema / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D011345:Fenofibrate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D011345:Fenofibrate
vernacular_title: Photo-allergie au fénofibrate.