Cutaneous drug eruptions

Published on 05/03/2015 by admin

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Cutaneous drug eruptions

DDx Ref       248285

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The torso and proximal extremities are the most common locations for cutaneous drug reactions. This patient has the typical rash characterized by red papules coalescing to plaques.

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Severe drug reaction. Rash often starts on torso and can progress to full-body redness (erythroderma).

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The penis is a common location for a fixed drug reaction. Sometimes they are bullous, causing deep erosions as seen in this patient.

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Thiazide diuretics can produce a photosensitive drug eruption characterized by red edematous plaque with ill-defined borders on a sun-exposed surface.

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Common. Many different clinical patterns. Can mimic various dermatoses.