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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In this episode:
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Photosensitive reactions often appear as sunburn-like rashes on exposed skin after using certain oral or topical drugs.
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Diagnosis is based on timing, pattern of rash, and differentiating between phototoxic and photoallergic types.
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Management involves sun protection, reviewing medications, and referring to dermatologist if cases are recurrent or unusual.
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Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator
Expert: Dr Philip Tong, Dermatologist
Total time: 24 mins
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