Urologie pro praxi 4/2021
Photoprotection during antibiotic and antineoplastic treatment
One of the possible adverse effect in various drugs is increased sensitivity to sun irradiation. It can manifest as a phototoxic or photoallergic reaction. Patients using high-risk medication should be educated about photoprotection. Measures of sun protection include avoidance of exposure to the sun during midday, wearing photoprotective clothes and aplication of sunscreens.
Keywords: photoprotection, photosensitivity, ultraviolet radiation, sunscreens.
