Open AccessAcute conditions in dermatology: toxic reactions and their treatment
Author(s) -
L. R. Sakaniya,
K. T. Plieva,
Е. В. Денисова,
I. M. Korsunskaya
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
consilium medicum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2542-2170
pISSN - 2075-1753
DOI - 10.26442/20751753.2021.8.201180
Subject(s) - toxic epidermal necrolysis , acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis , dermatology , drug reaction , erythroderma , medicine , pustulosis , betamethasone , skin reaction , drug , intensive care medicine , pharmacology , surgery , immunology , osteomyelitis , osteitis
Acute severe conditions caused by the use of various drugs are of particular difficulty in dermatological practice. Toxicodermic reactions include DRESS syndrome, StevensJohnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis and erythroderma of various origins. These disorders are characterized not only by skin lesions, but also toxic reactions in internal organs, which if untreated properly can be life-threatening. The first choice drugs for such reactions are systemic glucocorticosteroids, in particular betamethasone derivatives. Our own experience and numerous studies confirm the effectiveness of such drugs. However, it should be remembered that uncontrolled or prolonged use of systemic glucocorticosteroids can aggravate the patient's condition and lead to unwanted adverse reactions.