Pharmacological Complications in Ocular Dermatology: A Review and Update.

Adam J Friedman, Valerie Foy, Daniel L Fischer, Nicole Tilin, Graham Litchman

Journal: Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 2024;23(12):1108-1113

PMID: 39630682

Abstract

Many dermatologic medications have the potential to induce ocular complications. Traditional medications, including corticosteroids, retinoids, antibiotics, antihistamines, and immunosuppressants, have been associated with eye dryness, irritation, allergy, infection, atrophy, pigmentary changes, increased intraocular pressure, and impaired vision. Novel therapeutic agents such as biologics raise new concerns for ocular surface disease and conjunctivitis. Dermatologists should recognize these oculocutaneous side effects for appropriate decision-making, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and optimizing patient outcomes. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(12):1108-1113. doi:10.36849/JDD.8236.

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