Drug Induced Rashes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of rashes induced byd rugs?
A
Morbilliform
Hives
Photosensitive Reactions
Serious Ones: SJS/TEN, DRESS, Toxic Epid. Necorlysis
2
Q
What is the most common rash?
A
Morbilliform
3
Q
Morbilliform Description
A
Measles-like Rash
- Maculopapular rash
- Not easy to diagnose
4
Q
Morbilliform cause in kids and adults?
A
Kids –> Mainly viral, some bacterial infections
Adults –> Drug Induced
5
Q
Drug Induced Mobilliform Presentation
A
- Couple of days to 1-2 weeks
- Usually appears 1-2 weeks after starting a drug
6
Q
When is a morbilliform rxn rare?
A
- Rare for a drug that has been taken for months or years
7
Q
Morbilliform Areas of Body
A
- First appears on the trunk and then spreads to the limbs and the neck
8
Q
Morbilliform Symptoms besides rash. Importance?
A
- May be associated with mild fever and itch
- Drug can induce a fever
- Makes assesment tricky –> think infection
9
Q
Treatment of Mobilliform Main
A
- identify the causative agent and stop it if possible
10
Q
Treatment of Mobilliform
A
- Apply emoillments and topical steroids
- Consider wet wraps for red, inflammed skin
11
Q
Are anti-histamine useful for mobilliform?
A
No
