Lichenoid drug reaction due to sildenafil.
Lichenoid drug eruptions are difficult to distinguish from lichen planus. Determining the offending agent is complicated by the proliferation of lifestyle medications that the patient may not consider a medication. A case of lichenoid drug eruption due to sildenafil, which was taken for sexual enhancement, is presented.
Goldman
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New York University Medical Center, New York, USA.
D015106:3',5'-Cyclic-GMP Phosphodiesterases / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D017512:Lichenoid Eruptions / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D010726:Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010879:Piperazines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011687:Purines; D000068677:Sildenafil Citrate; D013450:Sulfones
D010726:Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors; D010879:Piperazines; D011687:Purines; D013450:Sulfones; D000068677:Sildenafil Citrate; D015106:3',5'-Cyclic-GMP Phosphodiesterases