Acneform exanthema

Last Updated: 2020-05-18

Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.

ICD11: EH67.Z

Drug-induced acne without formation of comedones.

Drugs such as:

  • EGF receptor drugs (e.g. Cetuximuab)
  • Lithium
  • Phenobarbiturates
  • Vitamin B 
  • Glucocorticoids

Pustules and papules.

Medical history (Medication).

Clinical features.

Biopsy.

Diff. BB, liver and kidney values (for exanthema e.g. of an AGEP).

 

Taking medication?

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