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b-Blockers and Lichen Planus-Like Eruptions by Rudnapon Amornlaksananon is a document available to read on EtoBox.

1) The document reports a case of a 45-year-old man who developed a widespread, violaceous, papular rash after taking the beta-blocker labetalol. Biopsies found features of a lichenoid reaction. 2) A literature review found 29 previous cases of beta-blocker-induced lichen planus-like drug eruptions. Common beta-blockers implicated include atenolol. Lesions typically resolve after stopping the medication. 3) Beta-blockers are a known cause of cutaneous drug reactions and have among the highest rates of a

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Rudnapon Amornlaksananon

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