The role and histopathology of oral drug challenge in the evaluation of fixed drug eruptions

Abstract This case series describes the role of oral drug challenge in the diagnosis of fixed drug eruption in the setting of polypharmacy. Practical testing guidelines are provided. The literature describing the histopathology of acute fixed drug reaction is also reviewed and compared with the find...

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Main Authors: Megan Brinkworth Vissing, Arveen Bhasin, Jason Sluzevich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-10-01
Series:Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/cia2.12170
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Summary:Abstract This case series describes the role of oral drug challenge in the diagnosis of fixed drug eruption in the setting of polypharmacy. Practical testing guidelines are provided. The literature describing the histopathology of acute fixed drug reaction is also reviewed and compared with the findings in this series.
ISSN:2574-4593