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Types of skin reactions to anticonvulsant drugs. Reaction. Symptoms. Morbilliform (measles-like) drug eruption. Widespread or generalised pink- to red-coloured maculopapular rash. Itching. May progress to exfoliative dermatitis / erythroderma. Usually resolves rapidly on withdrawal of the drug.
Apr 8, 2023 · Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, known by its acronym in English as DRESS (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms), clinically manifests with fever, facial edema, lymphadenopathy, a morbilliform rash, and organ involvement. Laboratory results reveal leukocytosis, atypical lymphocytes, eosinophilia, and ...
Mar 8, 2021 · Exanthematous drug eruption, also known as a morbilliform or maculopapular drug eruption, is the most common type of drug hypersensitivity reaction [1]. Diagnosis of exanthematous drug eruption should be suspected in a patient receiving drug treatment who presents with a new onset rash. This is thought to be delayed-type, T cell-mediated immune ...
Morbilliform eruptions inspire a broad and varied differential spanning across inflammatory and infectious categories. The goal of this article is to help the clinician develop an approach toward the pediatric patient with a morbilliform eruption in the emergency room or hospital setting. The authors review several high-yield clinical scenarios with a focus on recently emerging and reemerging ...
May 11, 2022 · Stuffy or runny nose. Red, itchy eyes. Enlarged, tender lymph nodes at the base of the skull, the back of the neck and behind the ears. A fine, pink rash that begins on the face and quickly spreads to the trunk and then the arms and legs, before disappearing in the same order. Aching joints, especially in young women.
The list of differentials can range from morbilliform drug eruption, seroconversion reactions, viral exanthems and erythema multiforme to more serious severe cutaneous adverse reactions such as drug hypersensitivity syndrome (formerly known as drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms [DRESS] syndrome). 1,2.
Mar 27, 2024 · Fifth disease is a viral illness caused by parvovirus, which can cause a ‘slapped cheek’ rash. (Kardelen Yangn Via Wikipedia) Fifth disease may lead to: symptoms that include headache, fatigue ...
