Kc S, Karn D, Shrestha S
Department of Dermatology, Dhulikhel Hospital Kathmandu University Hospital, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.
J Nepal Health Res Counc. 2016 Jan;14(32):66-8.
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.