Diclofenac-induced pseudoporphyria; an under-recognized condition?
Clin Exp Dermatol
; 39(3): 348-50, 2014 Apr.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24635077
ABSTRACT
Pseudoporphyria is a photodistributed bullous disorder that is clinically and histologically similar to porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT), but without abnormal porphyrin biochemistry. Renal failure, dialysis, excessive ultraviolet A and medications, particularly nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), have been associated with pseudoporphyria. We report a case of diclofenac-induced pseudoporphyria in a man with psoriatic arthritis. To our knowledge, this is only the second reported case of pseudoporphyria associated with diclofenac. Diclofenac has hitherto been considered by many dermatologists as a safe alternative in NSAID-induced pseudoporphyria.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Porphyrias
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Diclofenac
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Drug Eruptions
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Exp Dermatol
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom