Some Medications and Substances That Sensitize the Skin to Sunlight

Antianxiety medications

1. AlprazolamAlprazolam

2. ChlordiazepoxideChlordiazepoxide

Antibiotics

1. Quinolones

2. Sulfonamides

3. Tetracyclines (especially doxycycline)Tetracyclines (especially doxycycline)

4. TrimethoprimTrimethoprim

Antidepressants

1. Tricyclic antidepressants

Antifungal medications

1. GriseofulvinGriseofulvin

Antihyperglycemics

1. Sulfonylureas

Antimalarial medications

1. ChloroquineChloroquine

2. QuinineQuinine

Antipsychotics

1. Phenothiazines

Chemotherapy medications

1. DacarbazineDacarbazine

2. FluorouracilFluorouracil

3. MethotrexateMethotrexate

4. VinblastineVinblastine

Diuretics

1. FurosemideFurosemide

2. Thiazides

medications used to treat acne

1. IsotretinoinIsotretinoin

Heart medications

1. AmiodaroneAmiodarone

2. QuinidineQuinidine

   Pain-relief medications (analgesics)

   Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; especially piroxicam and ketoprofen)Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; especially piroxicam and ketoprofen)

Sensitizing substances

1. Antibacterials applied to the skin (such as chlorhexidine and hexachlorophene)Antibacterials applied to the skin (such as chlorhexidine and hexachlorophene)

2. Coal tarCoal tar

3. Fragrances

4. Furocoumarins present in plants, such as limes, celery, and parsley

5. Sunscreens