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Cutaneous drug reaction is an important topic to be known both for practice and exams. This study notes help you to have a thorough and strong understanding on cutaneous drug reactions.
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Also known as exanthematous drug reaction Most common type VESICULOBULLOUS Can mimic pemphigus and porphyria. ERYTHEMA MULTIFORMAE Characteristic feature is Iris lesion or target lesion Iris lesion present with a central area of vesicle or Purpura, a mid zone of edema, and an outer ring of erythema Lesions are on dorsum of hands, palms and extensor aspect of extremities. STEVENS- JOHNSON SYNDROME Serious drug reaction with constitutional symptoms like fever followed by maculopapular rash, vesicles and bullae involving the trunk and limbs Eyes oral cavity and genitals are involved
Dermatological emergency with^ high mortality Patient first presents with high grade fever and severe toxemia followed by purpuric macules on the trunk and limbs with a charred appearance The lesions are soon followed by blistering and large areas of the skin sloughs off leading to extensive areas of erosions Severe oral, eye and genital involvement EXFOLIATIVE DRUG ERUPTION Heavy metals, ayurevdic and homoeopathic preparations are notorious to cause this type of drug reactions. FIXED DRUG ERUPTION