Drug Dermatitis
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Drug Dermatitis Treatment
Treatment for drug
dermatitis
includes:
Avoid medications that cause
dermatitis
.
Gentle skin cleansing
Oral antihistamines:
Diphenhydramine
(
Benadryl
)
Topical
corticosteroids
:
Triamcinolone
Valisone
Aristocort
Oral
corticosteroids
:
Prednisone
Medrol
Oatmeal baths:
Aveeno
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Drug Dermatitis Treatment: Specialist
Related Conditions
Allergic dermatitis
Contact dermatitis
Dermatitis
Drug allergy
Drug side effect
Erythema multiforme
Rashes in adults
Itching
Rash
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Last Updated: Apr 17, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Drug Dermatitis References:
Letko E, Papaliodis DN, Papaliodis GN, Daoud YJ, Ahmed AR, Foster CS. Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis: a review of the literature. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2005 Apr;94(4):419-36.
Prendiville J. Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Adv Dermatol. 2002;18:151-73.
Sanchez-Borges M, Capriles-Hulett A, Caballero-Fonseca F. Risk of skin reactions when using ibuprofen-based medicines. Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2005 Sep;4(5):837-48.
Wong GA, Shear NH. Adverse drug interactions and reactions in dermatology: current issues of clinical relevance. Dermatol Clin. 2005 Apr;23(2):335-42.
