Fixed drug eruption of the penis secondary to sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim.
Penile lesions are encountered in a variety of fields from family medicine practice through urology, to sexual health specialists. It is important that practitioners consider and recognize fixed drug eruptions of the penis while being able to initiate appropriate treatment in order to avoid misdiagnosis and avoidable stress. In summary, withdrawal of the offending medication and initiation of corticosteroid therapy remain the cornerstones of treatment of fixed drug eruptions of the penis.
Lawrentschuk
Nathan
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University of Melbourne, Department of Surgery and Urology, Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia. nayjay@ozemail.com.au
Pan
David
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Troy
Andrew
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis / Q000187:drug effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014572:Urology / Q000379:methods
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination