Acute drug eruption with numerous red, raised lesions. This image displays multiple small, pus-filled lesions due to a drug eruption. This image displays a widespread measles-like eruption, typical in allergic reactions to medications. This image displays a red pattern typical of drug eruptions. As displayed in this image, some drug eruptions can result in skin pigmentation rather than skin redness.
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Acute drug eruption with numerous red, raised lesions.
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Who's At Risk
Drug rashes are not limited to any sex, age, or race. However, they are more likely to occur in people who have poor immunity (due to a cancer or taking medication that lower one's immune system). Taking multiple medications can increase the chances of interaction, causing the drug rash. While any drug can cause a rash in a particular individual, some are more likely to than others. These include:
  • Blood pressure medications (especially ACE inhibitors)
  • Antibiotics (amoxicillin, penicillins)
  • Aspirin
  • Ibuprofen (Motrin®)
  • Blood and blood products
  • Medications to kill tumor cells (ie, chemotherapy drugs)
  • Certain alternative medications, such as echinacea
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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