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Fixed drug eruption from piroxicam.
- Source :
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Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV [J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol] 2004 Sep; Vol. 18 (5), pp. 586-7. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- The pathogenetic mechanism of fixed drug eruption (FDE) is still unknown. One of the most common causes of FDE is the use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Oxicams are in the NSAID group and piroxicam is one of the most used of these drugs. FDE caused by piroxicam is rare but a few cases have been reported. Patch tests are useful for diagnosing some cases of FDE; they give variable results on previously affected skin while no reaction appears on unaffected skin. Some cases of cross-sensitivity among piroxicam and other substances have been reported. We report two new cases of FDE due to piroxicam with negative patch test on normal skin and positive results on affected skin.<br /> (Copyright 2004 European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology)
- Subjects :
- Adult
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal administration & dosage
Diagnosis, Differential
Drug Eruptions etiology
Drug Eruptions pathology
Elbow
Female
Fibromyalgia drug therapy
Humans
Middle Aged
Patch Tests
Piroxicam administration & dosage
Rheumatic Diseases drug therapy
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal adverse effects
Drug Eruptions diagnosis
Piroxicam adverse effects
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0926-9959
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 15324401
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3083.2004.00977.x