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Case Reports
. 1981 May;4(5):541-3.
doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(81)70053-7.

Dacarbazine-induced photosensitivity reaction

C W Yung, E M Winston, A L Lorincz
Case Reports

Dacarbazine-induced photosensitivity reaction

C W Yung et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1981 May.

Abstract

Dacarbazine (DTIC-Dome) is a widely used chemotherapeutic agent employed in the therapy of malignant melanoma. In this communication, we present two patients who developed photosensitivity skin reactions immediately after its administration. Physicians using dacarbazine should be aware of this side effect and should instruct patients to avoid solar exposure following infusions of this drug.

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