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drug rash

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rash (rash) a temporary eruption on the skin.
butterfly rash  a skin eruption across the nose and adjacent areas of the cheeks in the pattern of a butterfly, as in lupus erythematosus and seborrheic dermatitis.
diaper rash  irritant dermatitis in infants on the areas covered by the diaper, usually due to soiling or fungal contamination.
drug rash  see under eruption.
heat rash  miliaria rubra.

drug rash

drug rash,
a skin eruption, usually an allergic reaction, that is caused by a particular drug. Nearly any drug can produce a skin reaction as a result of gradual accumulation of the drug or development of antibodies that reject a component of the medication. A drug rash that is a sensitivity reaction does not occur the first time the drug is taken, but the effect is observed with subsequent uses. Also called dermatitis medicamentosa. See also fixed drug eruption.

rash [rash]
a temporary eruption on the skin.
butterfly rash a skin eruption across the nose and adjacent areas of the cheeks in the pattern of a butterfly, as in lupus erythematosus and seborrheic dermatitis. (See Atlas 2, Part B).
diaper rash irritant dermatitis in the area in contact with the diaper in infants, often sparing the genitocrural folds, occurring as a reaction to prolonged contact with urine and feces, retained soaps and topical preparations, and friction and maceration, and commonly associated with secondary bacterial and yeast infections, especially with Candida albicans. Some consider irritation by the ammoniac decomposition products of urine to be a contributing factor. Called also diaper dermatitis.
drug rash drug eruption.
heat rash miliaria.

rash
a temporary eruption on the skin.

drug rash
dermatitis medicamentosa.


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The MedWatch notice and a "Dear Healthcare Professional" letter issued by Cephalon late last year, describe worldwide postmarketing reports of life-threatening rash, including toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) in adults and children.
Rare cases of serious or life-threatening rash, including Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, and Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms have been reported in adults and children in worldwide postmarketing experience.
 
 
 
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