Doxycycline-induced photo-onycholysis.
An uncommon manifestation of phototoxicity, photo-onycholysis results in the separation of the distal nail from the nail bed. Photo-onycholysis may follow the use of various medications or may occasionally be idiopathic. We present a case of photo-onycholysis in a patient treated with doxycycline for acne vulgaris.
Carroll
Lisa A
LA
Section of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, Illinois 60637-1470, USA. laecarroll@hotmail.com
Laumann
Anne E
AE
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004318:Doxycycline / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004318:Doxycycline