Cetirizine-induced fixed drug eruption: a case report and review of literature

<p>Cetirizine is a commonly used antihistamine in the management of itchy dermatoses, allergic reactions and cutaneous drug eruptions. However, it can rarely be the causative agent in cutaneous drug eruptions. Here we report a case of cetirizine-induced fixed drug eruption (FDE).</p>

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sanjeewani Fonseka, Brabaharan Subhani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Kandy Society of Medicine 2020-06-01
Series:Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:https://sljm.sljol.info/articles/132
Description
Summary:<p>Cetirizine is a commonly used antihistamine in the management of itchy dermatoses, allergic reactions and cutaneous drug eruptions. However, it can rarely be the causative agent in cutaneous drug eruptions. Here we report a case of cetirizine-induced fixed drug eruption (FDE).</p>
ISSN:2579-1990