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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Drug Eruption, Unclassified  Teen information

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Acute drug eruption with numerous red, raised lesions.
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Overview
A drug rash is a skin condition that is caused by a medication. Also known as a drug eruption or drug reaction, it is a wide-varying condition. The drug causing the reaction does not need to be applied to the skin to cause the rash; it can be caused by a drug taken orally. While some drugs may require multiple doses to cause the rash, other drug rashes may occur after a single use. The rash might appear within minutes to days.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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