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Fixed drug eruptions--a Singapore study.

H L Chan1, S N Wong, S N Tham

  • 1Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore.

Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|October 1, 1988
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This study on fixed drug eruptions (FDE) found tetracycline hydrochloride and Saridon (R) as common culprits. Many patients were unaware of the drug-induced cause, highlighting varied triggers and prescription patterns.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Fixed drug eruptions (FDE) are a type of adverse drug reaction.
  • Identifying causative agents and clinical patterns is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the clinical characteristics of fixed drug eruptions (FDE).
  • To identify common causative drugs and affected sites in a patient cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective documentation of 62 patients diagnosed with FDE.
  • Provocative testing used for diagnosis confirmation.
  • Analysis of lesion distribution, number, and patient awareness of drug triggers.

Main Results:

  • Tetracycline hydrochloride (63%) and Saridon (R) (19%) were the most frequent causes of FDE.

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  • Lips (45%) and genitalia (36%) were preferential sites for lesions.
  • A significant proportion of patients (69%) were unaware of the drug-induced nature of their condition.

    • Conclusions:

    • Causative drugs for FDE can vary geographically and temporally, likely due to prescription patterns.
    • FDE presentation, including common triggers and affected sites, provides valuable diagnostic information.
    • Patient education regarding drug-induced reactions is essential.