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Learn more about Drug eruption / toxicoderma / drug fever

Content updated on 2022-06-02

What is drug eruption / toxicoderma / drug fever?

A severe allergic reaction often caused by medications in the body.

Symptoms related to drug eruption / toxicoderma / drug fever

Skin over the entire body is red
Rashes appeared after taking medicine
Rash over my entire body
Skin problem on the chest, tummy or back
Possible contact with an allergy trigger
Rashes or fever, 2 to 6 weeks after starting a new medication
Skin abnormality
Recently started a new medication, from 3 days to 1 month ago

Questions your doctor may ask to check for drug eruption / toxicoderma / drug fever

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose drug eruption / toxicoderma / drug fever

Do you have skin redness over the whole body?
Did you develop bumps on your skin after taking the medication?
Do you have a rash all over your body instead of just one area?
Do you have any symptoms on the skin of your stomach, chest or back?
Have you had contacted with anything that may cause or is known to cause allergic reactions?

Treatment for drug eruption / toxicoderma / drug fever

The exact treatment depends on the type of reaction. However, in all cases, the priority is to identify and stop the culprit drug. The doctor may prescribe creams to reduce inflammation, and oral medications to reduce itch.