dermatologic disorders
Drug Eruptions and Reactions
Symptoms and Signs of Drug Eruptions and Reactions
Symptoms and signs vary based on the cause and the specific reaction (see table). Urticarial lesions (wheals or hives) are migratory, elevated, pruritic, reddish plaques caused by local dermal edema. Photo provided by Thomas Habif, MD. This photo shows acneiform rash on the chest caused by corticosteroid treatment. DR P. MARAZZI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY This image shows a morbiliform eruption secondary to use of a drug. Image courtesy of Anar Mikailov, MD, FAAD. 