Diclofenac
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Diclofenac Summer burn: case report A 37-year-old woman* developed summer burn during treatment with diclofenac for muscle fatigue. The woman had been using topical diclofenac [diclofenac sodium] gel [dosage not stated] for a long time. At 6 o’clock in the morning, she applied diclofenac gel prior to a 1-hour run. Subsequently, it was washed off, and sunblock 50+ was applied. She then went to a beach and developed a severe blistering on her right thigh after swimming. The temperature on the day was up to 34°C, and the UV index was up to 4 at the time of burn. After questioning, she revealed of applying diclofenac gel, and after ruling out all other possibilities, a diagnosis of summer burn due to diclofenac was considered. She also had a small area of blistering on her other thigh, which might have been touching her affected thigh during exercise [outcome not stated]. Author comment: "Diclofenac sodium 1% topical gel is commonly prescribed. . .It is known to be a safe and effective treatment; however, it can cause burns if not used carefully. We have encountered a case of burns caused by this gel in a patient who had been using it for a long time for muscle fatigue." * Patient demographics obtained through direct communication with the author Parnis J, et al. Topical diclofenac sodium - An unexpected summer burn. Burns 45: 1939-1940, No. 8, Dec 2019. Available from: URL: http://doi.org/10.1016/ 803442149 j.burns.2019.09.002 - Malta
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