Photosensitivity Sunburn while taking doxycycline in patient with diabetic neuropathy treated with a Fish skin graft

Introduction: Second-degree burns, are a type of burn that destroys your epidermis and dermis layers of you skin. This type of burn is serious and requires medical treatment. These burns can be caused by numerous different sources including fires, chemicals, electricity, scalding liquids, and contact with hot objects.Methods:Patient is a 44 year old male with diabetes and neuropathy that presented with second degree burns. Patient was initially being treated with Doxycyline due to an infected diabetic ulcer. Due to the photosensitivity of being on the medication while the patient was outside, he developed second degree burns on his dorsal medial foot.Results: Patient was able to heal the wounds in 90 days with surgical debridement and 3 applications of fish skin graft.Discussion: Second degree burns are a major concern that can lead to many different complications including shock and increased risk of infections. Skin grafts are often necessary to cover soft tissue defects and promote skin growth.References: