Amiodarone-induced peri-oral photosensitivity.
We describe a 70-year-old Caucasian man with recurrent history of blistering of peri-oral skin during summer months. Following the diagnosis of a phototoxic reaction to Amiodarone, this was discontinued and an alternative drug to control his cardiac arrhythmia was prescribed. His peri-oral lesions rapidly resolved, and there has been no further recurrence. A brief review on photosensitivity and the underlying mechanisms are discussed.
Shah
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Department of Oral Surgery, Northwick Park Hospital, Middlesex, UK.
Warnakulasuriya
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D000368:Aged; D000638:Amiodarone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001768:Blister / Q000139:chemically induced; D002613:Cheilitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D017484:Dermatitis, Phototoxic / Q000209:etiology*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D000638:Amiodarone