Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat treated with clofazimine got skin sensitivity to sunlight
By Bennett, S l·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2007·Murdoch University, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Photosensitisation induced by clofazimine in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A pale ginger cat being treated for feline leprosy developed skin problems due to a medication called clofazimine, which caused photosensitization (sensitivity to sunlight). This condition resulted in a skin issue similar to actinic dermatitis, where the skin becomes irritated and damaged from sun exposure. The cat's mycobacterial infection was successfully treated with clofazimine, and the skin problems were managed by limiting the cat's exposure to sunlight. This case is notable as it is the first documented instance of this type of drug reaction in a cat.
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Abstract
A pale ginger cat was treated with clofazimine for feline leprosy. During the course of treatment, photosensitisation by clofazimine led to a dermatological disease resembling actinic dermatitis. The mycobacterial disease was eventually cured with clofazimine and the photosensitisation was managed by regulating sunlight exposure. Upon review of the literature, this appears to be the first documented case of drug-induced photosensitisation in the cat.
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