Palmar erythema due to topiramate.
Topiramate is an anti-convulsant often used off-label for the treatment of several conditions, including obesity and schizophrenia. This case report describes palmar erythema as a side effect in a patient using topiramate for paranoid schizophrenia.
Scheinfeld
Noah
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Department of Dermatology, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, 1090 Amsterdam Ave Suite 11D, NYC NY 10025, USA. Scheinfeld@earthlink.net
Spahn
Candice
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D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004890:Erythema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005632:Fructose / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012563:Schizophrenia, Paranoid / Q000188:drug therapy; D000077236:Topiramate
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D000077236:Topiramate; D005632:Fructose