Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory-induced pseudoporphyria: is there an alternative drug?

Cutis. 1999 Apr;63(4):223-5.

Abstract

Drug-induced pseudoporphyria cutanea tarda has been attributed to many different medications including several nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Often the patients taking these anti-inflammatory medications became part of a treatment dilemma when one of the drugs is deemed the cause of a blistering disease. We present a prototypical case of NSAID-induced pseudoporphyria cutanea tarda and suggest alternative NSAIDs that may be safely used in these patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects*
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
  • Humans
  • Porphyria Cutanea Tarda / chemically induced*
  • Porphyria Cutanea Tarda / pathology

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal