Cutaneous adverse drug reactions in a tertiary hospital in South-east Asia

The clinical spectrum of cutaneous adverse drug reactions range from benign, self-limiting reactions to life-threatening conditions. Patients with severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions require longer hospitalisation that cost both the hospital and health care system. Cutaneous adverse drug reactions are common complications of medical therapy. While most are benign and self-limiting after withdrawal of the offending drugs, serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions may cause significant morbidity and mortality. Physicians should be trained to recognise and manage cutaneous adverse drug reactions.