Catalog

Acneiform drug eruption

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Link to WHO Definition

Acneiform drug eruption – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1386470157

Acneiform drug eruptions resemble papulopustular but can be attributed to administration of a drug. They can be distinguished from acne vulgaris by an absence of comedones in most cases, a history of sudden onset following administration of a well-known precipitant, monotonous lesion morphology, onset at an age outside the range typical of acne vulgaris, and resolution with discontinuation of the medication. Systemic corticosteroids, anabolic steroids (usually taken for body-building), androgens (in females), oral contraceptives, isoniazid, iodides and bromides are all well-recognised precipitants.