Recurrent pseudo-scarlatina and allergy to pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.
A case of recurrent pseudo-scarlatina is described. Challenge with pseudoephedrine hydrochloride reproduced a typical attack but pseudoephedrine ingestion could not be related definitely to all episodes. Allergy to pseudoephedrine or codeine should be considered as a cause for recurrent scarlet fever-like eruptions.
Taylor
B J
BJ
Department of Dermatology, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Duffill
M B
MB
D000328:Adult; D003061:Codeine / Q000009:adverse effects; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D004809:Ephedrine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence; D012541:Scarlet Fever / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects
D004809:Ephedrine; D003061:Codeine