Drugs that cause photosensitivity

Drug photosensitivity is caused by a phototoxic or photoallergic reaction to certain medications and sunlight. Learn the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of photosensitivity.

The Bactrim you're taking is the one that causes photosensitivity. It's a sulfa antibiotic, a group of drugs known to induce photosensitivity.

What is photosensitivity? Photosensitivity refers to various symptoms, diseases and conditions caused or aggravated by exposure to sunlight. A rash due to photosensitivity is a photodermatosis (plural photodermatoses). If the rash is eczematous, it is a photodermatitis. A chemical or drug that causes photosensitivity is a photosensitiser.

Both topical and systemic medications can cause photosensitivity. Some of the most notable drug classes that cause photosensitivity include

Drugs Reported to Cause Photosensitivity Reactions. (This is not an exhaustive list of all potentially photosensitizing drugs). Acne Meds/Skin Agents

Certain chemotherapy drugs and radiation therapy treatments can cause photosensitivity. Other medications that can cause photosensitivity are certain

Drug-induced photosensitivity is an important potentially reversible cause of photosensitivity, with 5.4% of patients undergoing photoinvestigation in our unit between 20 showing photosensitivity attributable to this.

Topically administered drugs that cause photosensitivity have been excluded, as well as drugs that cause photosensitivity as part of their desired mechanism of action. 2 Considered to be potent and common causes of photosensitivity. Not an inclusive list of medications and/or official indications.

The Bactrim you're taking is the one that causes photosensitivity. It's a sulfa antibiotic, a group of drugs known to induce photosensitivity.