title: Photosensitivity associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
abstract: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a widely prescribed group of antidepressants. We report three cases of photosensitivity induced by fluvoxamine and paroxetine. These photoallergic reactions suggest cross-reactivity between different molecules. Methylation metabolism could explain common photosensitization. Although these drugs are widely prescribed, such photosensitization is rare. Nevertheless, we consider that clinicians and patients should be aware of the risk of photosensitization and these drugs should be stopped before phototherapy or prolonged sun exposure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Hospital Dupuytren, Limoges, France.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Doffoel-Hantz
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Boulitrop-Morvan
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sparsa
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Bonnetblanc
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dalac
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bédane
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D016666:Fluvoxamine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D058830:Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptor Antagonists; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D016666:Fluvoxamine; D058830:Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptor Antagonists; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors