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Lesions mostly blanch with pressure but may be non-blanchable (purpuric) on the lower legs. Discrete lesions may merge together to form large erythematous patches or plaques. Axilla, groin, hands and feet are usually spared. Paradoxical prominent rash in axillae and groins may be due to symmetrical drug related intertriginous and flexural ...
Jan 12, 2023 · Exanthematous (maculopapular) drug eruption, also called morbilliform (measles-like) drug-induced exanthem, is the most common drug hypersensitivity reaction [ 1,2 ]. It is characterized by a disseminated, and occasionally generalized, symmetric eruption of erythematous macules and/or papules ( picture 1A-B) that occur approximately one to two ...
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Spontaneous or 'ordinary' urticaria is divided into acute urticaria (lasting a few hours or days or up to six weeks) and chronic urticaria (persisting more than six weeks, and sometimes life-long). Acute urticaria is self-limiting and often related to infection, and less often due to food or is drug-induced.
Morbilliform or exanthematous drug eruption. Urticaria and/or angioedema (which rarely leads to anaphylaxis ). SCARs are rare: Drug hypersensitivity syndrome. Stevens–Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN). There are many other cutaneous adverse reactions including: Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP)
Mar 13, 2019 · The onset of a morbilliform eruption (MDE; also known as exanthematous or maculopapular drug eruption) typically occurs within 7 to 10 days after the initiation of the culprit drug. Occasionally a 14-day window has been noted.
Apr 26, 2022 · Morbilliform drug eruption is a rash that develops because of an adverse reaction to a drug. Antibiotics are the usual trigger, but many drugs can trigger this allergic reaction. It may appear...
May 10, 2018 · A macule is a small, flat, red area of discoloration, and a papule is a small, red, raised lesion. As a result, a maculopapular rash appears as red bumps against a red background. People with...
