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Iododerma: an unusual side effect of iodide ingestion
1Department of Dermatology, KTU Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey.
Pediatric Dermatology
|January 1, 1996
Summary
A pediatric patient developed iododerma, a rare skin reaction, after taking medication containing potassium iodide. Prompt cessation of the drug and corticosteroid treatment led to significant improvement.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pediatrics
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Potassium iodide is used in expectorants for respiratory infections.
- Adverse cutaneous drug reactions can manifest in various forms.
- Iododerma is a rare hypersensitivity reaction to iodine exposure.