Patient Resouces: Laser Hair Removal
Resource 1: What are some common sun-sensitizing drugs?
The use of photo-sensitive drugs during a laser treatment may increase the chance for hyperpigmentation, blistering, or burning of the dermis. Therefore, if you are using a photosensitive drug, it is important to disclose this information on your medical record and to the laser technician. A test spot of the area with the laser machine will help ensure your safety and cannot completely eliminate the chance for hyperpigmentation, blistering or burning.
List of Sun-Sensitive Drugs/PhotosensitivityDrugs:
Antibiotics
- Ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Cipro XR, Proquin XR)
- Levofloxacin (Levaquin)]
- Tetracycline (Achromycin)
- Doxycycline (Vibramycin, Oracea, Adoxa, Atridox and others)
- Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim
- Cotrimoxazole (Bactrim, Septra)
- Sulfamethoxazole (Gantanol)]
Antihistamines
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Malaria Medications
- Quinine (Quinerva, Quinite, QM-260)
- Chloroquine (Aralen)
- Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
Cancer Chemotherapy Drugs
- 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU, Efudex, Carac, Fluoroplex)
- Vinblastine (Velban, Velsar)
- Dacarbazine (DTIC-Dome)
Cardiac Drugs
- Amiodarone (Cordarone)
- Nifedipine (Procardia)
- Quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex)
- Diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac)
Diuretics
Furosemide (Lasix)
- Thiazides
- Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril)
Diabetic Drugs
- Sulfonylureas
- Chlorpropamide (Diabinese)
- Glyburide (Micronase, DiaBeta, Glynase)]
Painkillers
- Naproxen (Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox, Aleve
- Piroxicam (Feldene)
Skin Edications
- Photodynamic therapy for skin cancer
- ALA or 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (Levulan)
- Methyl-5-Aminolevulinic Acid)
Acne Medications
- Isotretinoin (Accutane)
- Acitretin (Soriatane)
Psychiatric Drugs
- Phenothiazines
- Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)]
- Tricyclic Antidepressants
- Desipramine (Norpramin)
- Imipramine (Tofranil)
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Resource 2: Can medicines cause sun sensitivity?
Read this article here, courtesy of WebMD.com
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