In this episode:

• Photosensitive reactions often appear as sunburn-like rashes on exposed skin after using certain oral or topical drugs
• Diagnosis is based on timing, pattern of rash, and differentiating between phototoxic and photoallergic types
• Management involves sun protection, reviewing medications, and referring to dermatology if cases are recurrent or unusual

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Expert: Dr Philip Tong, Dermatologist

Total time: 24 mins

Recommended Resource:

• DermAssist by Dermscreen – dermassist.com.au
  DermAssist was created to improve access to specialist dermatologist opinion given the increasing burden of skin diseases including skin cancers in Australia. With the technology-enabled solution, DermScreen dermatologists provide quick clinical opinions on suspicious skin lesions or rashes to the referring clinician.