title: Photocontact dermatitis to ketoprofen.
abstract: A case of photocontact dermatitis from ketoprofen is described in a 19-year-old woman with a 3-day history of pruritic lesions on the right forearm. Physical examination revealed a 105 x 46 mm, dark reddish lesion consisting of edematous erythema and papules on the extensor aspect of the right forearm. In photopatch testing, positive reactions to as-is (Mohrus compress [Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co, Inc, Tosu, Japan]), ketorofen 1% in petrolatum (pet.), suprofen 1% pet., and tiaprofenic acid 1% pet. were seen. We must consider the anatomic sites on which nonsteroidal anti-inflammation medicaments are applied, as well as their effects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sugiyama
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nakada
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hosaka
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sueki
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Iijima
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017454:Dermatitis, Photoallergic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005542:Forearm; D006801:Humans; D007660:Ketoprofen / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010328:Patch Tests
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D007660:Ketoprofen