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Summary
This case report details an oral lichenoid drug reaction in a diabetic patient. The reaction was linked to the anti-hypertensive medication alpha-methyldopa and the oral hypoglycemic drug chlorpropamide.
Area of Science:
- Oral medicine
- Dermatology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Oral lichenoid drug reactions (OLDRs) are adverse drug events.
- Buccal sulci are common sites for these reactions.
- Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are prevalent comorbidities.