title: Systemic complications of commonly used dermatologic drugs.
abstract: Systemic complications of drugs commonly prescribed by dermatologists fortunately are uncommon. Nevertheless, it is extremely important that the dermatologist be aware of medical contraindications to the use of these agents, as well as their potential systemic side effects. These considerations for methotrexate, sulfones, tetracyclines, and corticosteroids are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D001769:Blood / Q000187:drug effects; D002386:Cataract / Q000139:chemically induced; D003622:Dapsone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000139:chemically induced; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006128:Growth / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000187:drug effects; D008099:Liver / Q000187:drug effects; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D003622:Dapsone; D013752:Tetracycline; D008727:Methotrexate