In this episode:

• Photosensitive reactions often appear as sunburn-like rashes on exposed skin after using certain oral or topical drugs.

• Diagnosis is based on timing, pattern of rash, and differentiating between phototoxic and photoallergic types.

• Management involves sun protection, reviewing medications, and referring to dermatologist if cases are recurrent or unusual.

 

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Expert: Dr Philip Tong, Dermatologist

Total time: 24 mins

 

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