Drug Eruption / Toxicoderma / Drug Fever Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is drug eruption / toxicoderma / drug fever?
A severe allergic reaction often caused by medications in the body.
Symptoms of drug eruption / toxicoderma / drug fever
Skin over the entire body is red
Rash over my entire body
Rashes appeared after taking medicine
Recently started a new medication, from 3 days to 1 month ago
Skin problem on the chest, tummy or back
Possible contact with an allergy trigger
Swelling of the face and lip
Rashes or fever, 2 to 6 weeks after starting a new medication
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?
Do you have a rash all over your body instead of just one area?
Did you develop bumps on your skin after taking the medication?
Have you started using a new medication in the last 3 days to a month?
Do you have any symptoms on the skin of your stomach, chest or back?
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.
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Reviewed By:
Yuta Sasaoka, MD (Pediatrics)
Dr. Sasaoka graduated from the Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine. After working in the Department of Pediatrics at Hakodate Municipal Hospital, the Emergency Center at Hakodate Municipal Hospital, and the Department of Emergency Medicine at Tokyo Metropolitan Children's General Medical Center, he joined the Sapporo Medical University Advanced Emergency Medical Center in April 2020. Dr. Sasaoka is well versed in pediatric emergency medicine, covering a wide range of pediatrics and emergency medicine. He is also a certified AHA-PALS instructor and focuses on pediatric secondary life support education at the Hokkaido Training Site.
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