title: Ketoprofen allergic reactions.
abstract: Topical ketoprofen (KP) is widely used because of its anti-inflammatory effect. Parallel with its popular usage, the number of reported cases of ketoprofen-induced photoallergic contact dermatitis has increased. A review of the literature was made to evaluate the spectrum of cross sensitization in patients with ketoprofen-induced photoallergic contact dermatitis using ketoprofen and other structurally similar chemicals and sunscreens, fragrance components, as well as the presence of prolonged photosensitivity related to it. Furthermore, the distinction between true cross-reactivity and concomitant sensitization may be difficult. Therefore, further investigations are needed to gain a more complete understanding of this important topic. This article also reviews some patents related to alternative treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and/or treatment of allergic reactions due to NSAIDs use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, University Sapienza of Rome, vle del Policlinico 155, 00161; Rome, Italy. carmencantisanister@gmail.com
authors.forename: Carmen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cantisani
authors.forename: Teresa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Grieco
authors.forename: Valentina
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Faina
authors.forename: Carlo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mattozzi
authors.forename: Hanibal
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bohnenberger
authors.forename: Emidio
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Silvestri
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Calvieri
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003429:Cross Reactions / Q000276:immunology; D017454:Dermatitis, Photoallergic / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology*; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007660:Ketoprofen / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010330:Patents as Topic
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D007660:Ketoprofen