Chloroquine-Induced Fixed Drug Eruption: A Case Report

Recurrent erythematous rashes in the same anatomical site are a feature of a disorder known as fixed drug eruption (FDE). We describe a rare instance of a fixed eruption in a 70-year-old woman who had recurrent skin lesions at the same locations due to the use of chloroquine. This case demonstrates the timely and precise identification of an FDE, which resulted in the offending medication being stopped and the symptoms clearing up when topical steroids were used. This case study underscores the significance of attentive healthcare practices and the vital impact that thorough, individualized treatment plays in improving the patient's condition.

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Cureus
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2024-09-10
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.69063
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Blood disorders and treatments
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Chloroquine-Induced Fixed Drug Eruption: A Case Report

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Chloroquine-Induced Fixed Drug Eruption: A Case Report

Sanket S Bakshi, Yashasvi Anand, Swaroopa Chakole
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Abstract

Recurrent erythematous rashes in the same anatomical site are a feature of a disorder known as fixed drug eruption (FDE). We describe a rare instance of a fixed eruption in a 70-year-old woman who had recurrent skin lesions at the same locations due to the use of chloroquine. This case demonstrates the timely and precise identification of an FDE, which resulted in the offending medication being stopped and the symptoms clearing up when topical steroids were used. This case study underscores the significance of attentive healthcare practices and the vital impact that thorough, individualized treatment plays in improving the patient's condition.

CureusVol. 16(9)
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (IN), Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation’s Medical College (IN)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 83%
Blood disorders and treatments
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