A Case of Generalized Fixed Drug Eruption due to Mefenamic Acid.
10.5021/ad.1996.8.3.211
- Author:
Young Sook KIM
;
Ho Jung KANG
;
Jeong Hee HAHM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Generalized fixed drug eruption;
Mefenamic acid
- MeSH:
Drug Eruptions*;
Female;
Humans;
Hyperpigmentation;
Mefenamic Acid*;
Middle Aged;
Patch Tests
- From:Annals of Dermatology
1996;8(3):211-214
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A 45-year-old woman presented with a generalized fixed drug eruption due to mefenamic acid, characterized by recurring erythematous patches with central bullae on the same sites of the whole body and leaving hyperpigmentation after each attack. Patch testing of a quiescent lesion with 50% mefenamic acid in vaselin revealed an eczematous reaction after 48 hours. The disease course was mild compared to the severe clinical manifestation. We here-in report a case of generalized fixed drug eruption due to mefenamic acid which is considered a rare occurrence.
