Doxycycline-induced photo-onycholysis

J Drugs Dermatol. 2003 Dec;2(6):662-3.

Abstract

An uncommon manifestation of phototoxicity, photo-onycholysis results in the separation of the distal nail from the nail bed. Photo-onycholysis may follow the use of various medications or may occasionally be idiopathic. We present a case of photo-onycholysis in a patient treated with doxycycline for acne vulgaris.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy
  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Doxycycline / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Hand Dermatoses / chemically induced
  • Hand Dermatoses / diagnosis*
  • Hand Dermatoses / pathology
  • Humans
  • Hyperpigmentation / chemically induced
  • Hyperpigmentation / diagnosis*
  • Hyperpigmentation / pathology
  • Nail Diseases / chemically induced
  • Nail Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Nail Diseases / pathology
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / chemically induced
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / pathology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Doxycycline