Diagnosis: Phototoxic reaction
Description: Vividly erythematous patches
Morphology: Macule red
Site: Chest
Sex: F
Age: 55
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Ted Rosen
Differential DiagnosisHistory: 55 year-old lady started on tetracycline for traumatic wound infection, who spent a sunny day outdoors in her garden. Intense "burning" erythema of all exposed skin followed. Sun avoidance and topical corticosteroids led to resolution.