An unusual presentation of doxycycline-induced photosensitivity.
Photoonycholysis in association with a generalized phototoxic reaction or as an isolated event is a well-recognized complication of the tetracycline group of antibiotics. We describe a 14-year-old white girl with cystic fibrosis who developed photoonycholysis of all 20 nails while receiving treatment with doxycycline. Pediatricians who prescribe tetracyclines should be aware of this potential complication.
Yong
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Division of Biochemical Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, British Columbia's Children's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Prendiville
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Peacock
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Wong
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Davidson
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D000293:Adolescent; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D004318:Doxycycline / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*
D004318:Doxycycline