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May 5, 2024 · The kinds of cutaneous reactions are varied. Exanthems (erythematous, morbilliform or maculopapular), urticaria, fixed drug eruptions, and erythema multiforme are the most common. Figure 18-1 is an urticarial reaction from Augmentin and Fig. 18-2 shows a morbilliform eruption from ampicillin. Constitutional symptoms of low-grade fever and ...
May 19, 2024 · Drug eruptions can mimic virtually all the morphologic expressions in dermatology and must be the first consideration in the differential diagnosis of a suddenly appearing eruption. Drug eruptions are caused by immunologic or nonimmunologic mechanisms and are provoked by systemic or topical administration of a drug.
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May 11, 2024 · Morbilliform drug reactions, a term derived from "morbilli," which means measles, describe a particular type of skin rash that can develop as an adverse reaction to certain medications. These rashes often resemble the rash associated with measles, with characteristic red spots that may be itchy and can spread across the body.
6 days ago · This atlas, containing more than 300 color photos, focuses on those dermatologic conditions that are most common in ethnic skin or skin of color. It includes succinct explanations of each disease process, describes clinical findings and presents key information on diagnosis and treatment.
- Nell Aronoff
- 2021
May 9, 2024 · KEY POINTS. Fixed drug eruption presents with well-demarcated nummular patches and plaques that vary in color across skin types. In darker skin, the patches and plaques tend to be dark brown to gray centrally with a peripheral rim that is lighter in color and ranges from magenta to violaceous.
May 15, 2024 · In particular, drug eruptions which manifest through symptoms such as redness, blisters, and itching on the skin, are quite common. Severe drug eruptions can become life-threatening and can have ...
5 days ago · When the condition is fully developed, patients display a triad of fever, skin eruption, and internal organ involvement. Many drugs are commonly associated with maculopapular drug exanthems. Approximately 1.5% to 3.0% of individuals receiving sulfonamide drugs experience skin eruptions, most of which are maculopapular or urticarial.
