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Intertriginous drug eruption.

R Wolf1, S Brenner, A Krakowski

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital, Israel.

Acta Dermato-Venereologica
|November 1, 1992
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Amoxycillin can cause a rare skin rash mimicking intertrigo, particularly in skin folds. Early diagnosis of this amoxicillin drug eruption is crucial for treatment success and preventing severe reactions like toxic epidermal necrolysis.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pharmacovigilance

Background:

  • Drug eruptions can present with diverse cutaneous manifestations.
  • Intertrigo is a common inflammatory skin condition typically affecting intertriginous areas.

Observation:

  • Two patients developed an unusual amoxycillin-induced eruption.
  • The eruption was confined to intertriginous areas, clinically mimicking intertrigo.
  • One patient exhibited a reaction resembling toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN).

Findings:

  • Amoxycillin-induced eruption can mimic intertrigo, a presentation not previously reported.
  • This drug reaction can be mistaken for idiopathic intertrigo, complicating diagnosis.
  • Early identification is vital as drug withdrawal is key to successful management.

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Implications:

  • Consider drug reactions in the differential diagnosis of intertrigo, especially atypical or resistant cases.
  • Prompt recognition of amoxycillin-induced intertrigo-like eruptions can prevent severe cutaneous adverse events.
  • This highlights the importance of pharmacovigilance for identifying novel drug side effects.