Acute drug eruption with numerous red, raised lesions. This image displays multiple small, pus-filled lesions due to a drug eruption. This image displays the widespread red, flat lesions typical of a medication reaction. This image displays a widespread measles-like eruption, typical in allergic reactions to medications. Drug or medication eruptions tend to be symmetric (both sides of the body). This image displays a red pattern typical of drug eruptions. As displayed in this image, some drug eruptions can result in skin pigmentation rather than skin redness. This image displays a reaction from exposure to sunlight caused by an interaction with a medication used for high blood pressure.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.333, 336-337. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed, pp.1330, 1334-1336. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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