Allopurinol induced generalized eosinophilic pustular folliculitis.
A 71-year-old Cambodian man who was commenced on allopurinol for the treatment of gout developed a generalized papulopustular follicular eruption 8 weeks following introduction of the drug. The skin biopsy findings were consistent with that of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis. Resolution of the rash took place during the 8 weeks following cessation of allopurinol and treatment with oral and topical corticosteroids.
Ooi
Colin G
CG
Department of Dermatology, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia. drcolinooi@gmail.com
Walker
Patrick
P
Sidhu
Shireen K
SK
Gordon
Lynette A
LA
Marshman
Gillian
G
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000368:Aged; D000493:Allopurinol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006073:Gout / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006074:Gout Suppressants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D006074:Gout Suppressants; D000493:Allopurinol