Hydroxyzine-induced acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis: An uncommon side effect of a common drug

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis secondary to Valproate: An uncommon cutaneous reaction of a common drug

Objective: There are various adverse drug reaction (ADR) associated with pharmacological therapy that differ in clinical presentation, prognosis and therapy. Among these, cutaneous eruptions are the most common type of all ADRs.Theclinical presentation of cutaneous drug eruptions ranges from common transient and benign erythema to the most severe forms such as Steven-Johnson syndrome (SJS), Tox...

An Uncommon Side Effect of Bupropion: A Case of Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare inflammatory dermatosis characterized by multiple nonfollicular pustules that occur on erythematous skin. Despite its similarity to pustular psoriasis and association with fever and leukocytosis, AGEP typically heals quickly. Etiologically, drugs and viruses have been suspected in most cases. Here, we present a case of AGEP, in a woman...

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis as a side effect of quetiapine.

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), a member of the “neutrophilic dermatoses” was first described by Baker and Ryan in 1968 as exanthematic pustular psoriasis (Baker & Ryan 1968). According to the European Study of Serious Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (EuroSCAR), the incidence ranges from 1 to 5 cases per million per year and the mortality rate approaches 1% to 2%, with the equal ...

Terbinafine-induced acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis.

Terbinafine is an allylamine antifungal agent, effective in the treatment of dermatomycoses. Many cutaneous adverse reactions have been reported (in about 3% of treated patients). Furthermore terbinafine has been associated with pustular eruptions, as well as the induction and exacerbation of pre-existing psoriasis and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP). AGEP is an uncommon asept...

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis