Exanthematous drug eruption in Adult
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![Exanthematous drug eruption : Rash, Reaction 0 to 5 days after drug, Reaction 6 to 30 days after drug, Widespread distribution, Pruritus](/visualdx/sympticonswm/1637.png?r=d2000eba4)
EDE is most commonly seen with the use of antibiotics (penicillins and sulfas), allopurinol, phenytoin, barbiturates, chlorpromazine, carbamazepine, gold, d-penicillamine, captopril, naproxen, and piroxicam, but many other drug culprits have been reported, including chemotherapeutic, biologic, and immunotherapeutic (checkpoint inhibitor) agents.
Codes
L27.0 – Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments taken internally
SNOMEDCT:
238814003 – Maculopapular drug eruption
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Last Updated:11/01/2022
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