September 2021 - Case of the Month
A 24-year-old woman presented with a several year history of evolving 'lumps' especially on the central chest. The lady had mild facial acne and was otherwise well.
A 24 year old lady presented with an 18 month history of a rash on her right forearm. The rash, which was periodic, would arise as an asymptomatic red rash that would gradually darken and fade over a period of 2-3 weeks. This problem had occurred on five occasions. There was no other relevant personal or family history of skin problems. The patient took the occasional NSAID as a painkiller, but was otherwise well.
On examination there was a smooth red patch on the flexural surface of the right forearm. Photographs on the patient's phone showed the rash in its hyperpigmented state.
What is the diagnosis?
The diagnosis is a fixed drug eruption (FDE) to the NSAID.
For more information please refer to the relevant chapter on adverse cutaneous drug eruptions.
A 24-year-old woman presented with a several year history of evolving 'lumps' especially on the central chest. The lady had mild facial acne and was otherwise well.
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