Nonpigmented fixed drug eruption caused by paracetamol

J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 1999 Nov-Dec;9(6):399-400.

Abstract

Fixed drug eruption from paracetamol is not rare but no cases of nonpigmented fixed drug eruption caused by paracetamol have been previously described. We present the case of a woman who developed a nonpigmented fixed drug eruption following administration of paracetamol. Patch tests performed on affected and unaffected skin with paracetamol were negative. The diagnosis was made by a double-blind oral challenge with paracetamol. The patient tolerated aspirin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acetaminophen / adverse effects*
  • Adult
  • Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / adverse effects*
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Skin Pigmentation / drug effects*

Substances

  • Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
  • Acetaminophen