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Overview of Cutaneous Drug Reactions by nicewan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Cutaneous drug reactions can arise via immunologic or non-immunologic mechanisms and present in various forms. Type I reactions are IgE-mediated and cause immediate hypersensitivity, while Type IV reactions are delayed-type hypersensitivity responses. Common cutaneous manifestations include maculopapular exanthems, fixed drug eruptions, urticaria, angioedema, pustular eruptions, and blistering reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Management involves withdrawal of the causa
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- nicewan
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