Photosensitivity from pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6).
We describe a 35-year-old female patient with photosensitivity due to pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) in a multivitamin over-the-counter preparation. Photopatch and oral photochallenge tests using pyridoxine hydrochloride and UVA irradiation were positive. Larger doses for therapeutic use could cause photosensitivity.
Morimoto
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Department of Dermatology, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, Japan.
Kawada
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Hiruma
M
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Ishibashi
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects; D010328:Patch Tests; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011736:Pyridoxine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D011736:Pyridoxine