Amoxycillin-induced flexural exanthem.
We describe a 37-year-old man who developed an acute, inflammatory flexural eruption shortly after taking amoxycillin, then erythema multiforme-like lesions on the palms and soles. The eruption resolved with systemic corticosteroids, and positive patch tests with amoxycillin supported a drug-induced aetiology. A few similar cases have been described as the 'baboon syndrome' or intertriginous drug eruptions. We draw attention to this rare, distinctive drug eruption.
Wakelin
S H
SH
Department of Dermatology, Amersham Hospital, Amersham, UK.
Sidhu
S
S
Orton
D I
DI
Chia
Y
Y
Shaw
S
S
D000328:Adult; D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001365:Axilla; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D005076:Exanthema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006119:Groin; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010406:Penicillins / Q000009:adverse effects*
D010406:Penicillins; D000658:Amoxicillin