Pityriasis rosea-like eruption due to bismuth.
We report a case of bismuth-induced pityriasis rosea-like drug eruption. Although historical accounts of bismuth hypersensitivity exist, contemporary reports are lacking. Given the frequency of bismuth administration, a modern review of this phenomenon would seem prudent.
Hanjani
N Michelle
NM
Department of Dermatology, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. nhanjani@aol.com
Rencic
Adrienne
A
Whitmore
S Elizabeth
SE
D000368:Aged; D001729:Bismuth / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009942:Organometallic Compounds / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017515:Pityriasis Rosea / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012459:Salicylates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D012459:Salicylates; C015715:bismuth subsalicylate; D001729:Bismuth