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Melasma: A rare adverse effect of clomipramine.
- Source :
-
Indian journal of pharmacology [Indian J Pharmacol] 2016 Jul-Aug; Vol. 48 (4), pp. 453-454. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Melasma is a hyperpigmented dermatological condition common in females. Drugs such as steroids, cosmetics, and photosensitizing agents are known to cause melasma. We report here a case of an adult male with obsessive-compulsive disorder, receiving clomipramine, who developed melasma.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic administration & dosage
Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic therapeutic use
Clomipramine administration & dosage
Clomipramine therapeutic use
Humans
Male
Melanosis diagnosis
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder drug therapy
Treatment Outcome
Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic adverse effects
Clomipramine adverse effects
Melanosis chemically induced
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1998-3751
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Indian journal of pharmacology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27756961
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/0253-7613.186203