Drug eruptions in dermatology. (June 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al-Niaimi, Firas
• Is Part Of: Expert review of dermatology. Volume 6:Number 3(2011)
• Page Start: 273
• Page End: 286
• Publication Date: 2011-06
• Subjects: acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis -- adverse drug reactions -- DRESS -- drug reaction -- pharmacogenetics -- toxic epidermal necrolysis; Dermatology -- Periodicals; 616.5005
• DOI: 10.1586/edm.11.28
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1746-9872

Abstract

Adverse drug reactions are common and can range from benign and self-limiting to life-threatening with a high morbidity and mortality. Prompt identification and accurate diagnosis of an adverse drug reaction is therefore essential in order to optimally manage the patient, averting possible significant complications. Many adverse reactions to drugs involve the skin, and therefore essential knowledge of such reactions by both dermatologists and nondermatologists is of paramount importance. In this article a comprehensive review is given on a wide range of cutaneous adverse drug reactions encompassing both benign and more serious reactions, in addition to some less common adverse reactions. The article provides a tabular summary of some of the main features of such reactions, in addition to a separate table with a list of the common culprit drugs identified for each cutaneous adverse reaction.