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Image Number #2621 (Phototoxic reaction)

Diagnosis: Phototoxic reaction

Description: Vividly erythematous patches

Morphology: Macule red

Site: Chest

Sex: F

Age: 55

Type: Clinical

Submitted By: Ted Rosen

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Differential Diagnosis

History: 55 year-old lady started on tetracycline for traumatic wound infection, who spent a sunny day outdoors in her garden. Intense "burning" erythema of all exposed skin followed. Sun avoidance and topical corticosteroids led to resolution.

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