Topical ketoprofen-induced photoallergic vasculitis: An uncommon side effect

Marwa THABOUTI; Nadia Ghariani Fetoui; Sana Mokni; Haifa Mkhinini; Najet Ghariani; Badreddine Sriha; Chaker Ben Salem; Mohamed Denguezli

doi:10.22541/au.166568408.89820604/v1

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Topical ketoprofen-induced photoallergic vasculitis: An uncommon side effect

Marwa THABOUTI,
Nadia Ghariani Fetoui,
Sana Mokni,
Haifa Mkhinini,
Najet Ghariani,
Badreddine Sriha,
Chaker Ben Salem,
Mohamed Denguezli

Abstract

Drug-induced photosensitivity is a common problem that may be encountered with a variety of medications. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as naproxen and ketoprofen are notable examples. Herein we describe an uncommon manifestation of photosensitivity related to ketoprofen.