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Allopurinol‐induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Author(s) -
Dan Michael,
Jedwab Medina,
Peled Michal,
Shibolet Shlomo
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1984.tb05689.x
Subject(s) - toxic epidermal necrolysis , allopurinol , medicine , dermatology , erythroderma , pharmacology
An erythematous eruption with itching developed in an 84‐year‐old man 4 days after therapy with allopurinol was initiated. The diagnosis of toxic epidermal necrolysis, suspected when separation of the epidermis was noted, was confirmed by skin biopsy. This is the third reported case that can be attributed exclusively to allopurinol and the first patient who did not die.