Bleomycin-induced flagellate dermatitis: a clinical and histopathological review.
We report a case of bleomycin-induced flagellate dermatitis. Our patient developed pruritic linear lesions 4 days after her first dose of bleomycin. A closed patch test was performed, and was negative. However, on rechallenge, the linear eruption recurred in the previously involved sites, and in new sites, within 24 h. Flagellate dermatitis is a characteristic reaction to bleomycin use, but varying histological features and clinical presentations may be seen.
Mowad
C M
CM
University of Pennsylvania, Department of Dermatology, Philadelphia 19104.
Nguyen
T V
TV
Elenitsas
R
R
Leyden
J J
JJ
D000328:Adult; D001761:Bleomycin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
D001761:Bleomycin