TY - JOUR AU - Zuba, Ewelina Bogumiła AU - Osmola-Mańkowska, Agnieszka AU - Jenerowicz, Dorota AU - Stawny, Maciej AU - Czarnecka-Operacz, Magdalena PY - 2014/09/30 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Ketoprofen, an emerging photoallergen JF - Journal of Medical Science JA - JMS VL - 83 IS - 3 SE - Case Study DO - 10.20883/medical.e77 UR - https://jms.ump.edu.pl/index.php/JMS/article/view/77 SP - 260-264 AB - Introduction. Ketoprofen, which belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), is an emerging photoallergen. Especially its topical use may be a cause of drug-induced photosensitivity.<br />Material and methods. We report two cases of photoallergic and one case of phototaggravated contact dermatitis due to topical ketoprofen application, confirmed by photopatch testing.<br />Results. All patients presented positive reactions to ketoprofen at an irradiated site. Only one patient demonstrated a positive reaction to ketoprofen both at an irradiated and non-irradiated site.<br />Conclusions. Photosensitive reactions due to topical application of ketoprofen being of significant clinical importance need to be properly diagnosed. It is crucial to provide patients with a detailed instruction how to protect photoexposed areas during therapy with ketoprofen. ER -