title: First reported case of tenofovir-induced photoallergic reaction.
abstract: A 50-year-old man, a known case of human immunodeficiency virus infection for the past 1 year, was on antiretroviral therapy in the form of stavudine, lamivudine, and nevirapine. Three days after replacing stavudine with tenofovir, he developed redness on the face and neck and within 48 h the rash became generalized. Dermatological examination revealed involvement of photoexposed areas of the face in the form of erythema and ill-defined hyperpigmented plaques, with mild periorbital edema. There was specific involvement of V and nape of the neck. Extensive erythema and scaling were also present on buttocks, thighs, and upper third of legs. A diagnosis of photoallergic dermatitis to tenofovir was considered and confirmed by histopathology and photopatch test. He responded well to the stoppage of the drug and oral corticosteroids. This is the first report of a photoallergic reaction to tenofovir in the literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Command Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Rajesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Verma
authors.forename: Biju
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Vasudevan
authors.forename: Subramanian
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shankar
authors.forename: Vijendran
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pragasam
authors.forename: Bhabendra
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Suwal
authors.forename: Ruby
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Venugopal
mesh_terms: D000225:Adenine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017454:Dermatitis, Photoallergic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D063065:Organophosphonates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000068698:Tenofovir
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents; D063065:Organophosphonates; D000068698:Tenofovir; D000225:Adenine
keywords: Drug reaction; antiretroviral therapy; photoallergic reaction; tenofovir