Photo-onycholysis Following Two Weeks of Doxycycline

  • S KC
  • D Karn
  • S Shrestha
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v0i0.727

Abstract

Photo-onycholysis is a form of phototoxic reaction characterized by spontaneous separation of the nail plate from the nail bed. It usually follows drug intake and tetracycline is a well-known culprit. We present a case of 19 years gentleman who developed this rare side effect following two weeks of ingestion of doxycycline.
Keywords: Doxycycline; photo-onycholysis; tetracycline.

Published
2016-06-06
How to Cite
KCS., KarnD., & ShresthaS. (2016). Photo-onycholysis Following Two Weeks of Doxycycline. Journal of Nepal Health Research Council. https://doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v0i0.727
Issue
Volume-14 Number - 1 Issue - 32 JAN - APR 2016
Section
Case Study

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