Allopurinol induced generalized eosinophilic pustular folliculitis

Australas J Dermatol. 2006 Nov;47(4):270-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2006.00295.x.

Abstract

A 71-year-old Cambodian man who was commenced on allopurinol for the treatment of gout developed a generalized papulopustular follicular eruption 8 weeks following introduction of the drug. The skin biopsy findings were consistent with that of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis. Resolution of the rash took place during the 8 weeks following cessation of allopurinol and treatment with oral and topical corticosteroids.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Aged
  • Allopurinol / administration & dosage
  • Allopurinol / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Drug Eruptions / diagnosis*
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology
  • Drug Eruptions / pathology
  • Folliculitis / diagnosis*
  • Folliculitis / etiology
  • Folliculitis / pathology
  • Gout / drug therapy*
  • Gout Suppressants / administration & dosage
  • Gout Suppressants / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Gout Suppressants
  • Allopurinol