Abstract
Topical photodynamic therapy (PDT) is increasingly used in the treatment of superficial skin malignancies including actinic keratosis, Bowen's disease and superficial basal cell carcinoma. Contact allergy to the prodrug is rarely reported. We report a case of allergic contact dermatitis to methyl aminolevulinate cream used in PDT.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aminolevulinic Acid / adverse effects
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Aminolevulinic Acid / analogs & derivatives*
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Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
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Eczema / drug therapy
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Female
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Humans
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Leg
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Photochemotherapy / adverse effects*
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Photosensitizing Agents / adverse effects*
Substances
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Photosensitizing Agents
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methyl 5-aminolevulinate
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Aminolevulinic Acid