title: Polymorphous drug eruption due to nifedipine.
abstract: A patient who underwent coronary bypass surgery and was treated with nifedipine subsequently developed an erysipelaslike erythematous itching plaque on both shins. Histopathologic examination of a biopsy specimen from the area showed findings compatible with a lichen-planus-like drug eruption. An awareness of varied skin reactions produced by nifedipine may reduce the suffering of patients and help prevent unnecessary local and general treatments.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Hadassah Ein Karem Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Leibovici
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zlotogorski
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Heyman
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kanner
authors.forename: R N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Melmed
mesh_terms: D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D009543:Nifedipine / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D009543:Nifedipine