title: Severe photosensitivity reaction induced by topical diclofenac.
abstract: Albeit uncommon, photosensitivity reaction induced by diclofenac can be an unfortunate adverse reaction complicating its use as a topical analgesic. We here present a case of a patient who suffered such a reaction as a result of exposure to diclofenac, employed as a topical analgesic for low backache. The lesions healed with conservative management without extensive scarring or other complications.
authors.affiliation: Consultant Physician, Akat Hospital, Partur, Jalna, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Pramod B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Akat
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017454:Dermatitis, Photoallergic / Q000209:etiology*; D004008:Diclofenac / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D004008:Diclofenac
keywords: Diclofenac; photosensitivity reaction; topical