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Cutaneous adverse events associated with heparin
Author(s) -
Maldonado Cid P.,
Alonso de Celada R. M.,
Noguera Morel L.,
FeitoRodríguez M.,
GómezFernández C.,
Herranz Pinto P.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
clinical and experimental dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1365-2230
pISSN - 0307-6938
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2012.04395.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology
Summary Heparin use is associated with various cutaneous reactions, with the most common being immune‐mediated skin lesions and bleeding complications. In this review, we compile the dermatological side‐effects of heparin reported in the literature, and provide a clear approach to their adequate management.