Drug Eruptions

Cutaneous adverse drug reactions are common and range from the benign to those which are life-threatening. The clinical presentation of these dermatoses is varied and many may mimic common skin conditions. Consequently, diagnosis in drug-induced skin disease is challenging and the treatment considerations are complex. This book aims to bridge the divide between dermatology and allergy by providing a comprehensive review on the pathomechanisms and clinical features of cutaneous adverse drug reactions. Broken up into three distinct sections: General Considerations, Reaction Patterns, and Special Drug Categories, these chapters cover the common and rare adverse skin reactions and provide information on recent advances - particularly immunopathology and pharmacogenetics - as well as highlighting new adverse drug signals and novel therapies. Drug Eruptions is a must-have resource for dermatologists, allergists, internal physicians and general practitioners.

About the Author

Haur Yueh Lee, MBBS, MRCP (UK), FAMS(Dermatology) Singapore General HospitalDepartment of Dermatology                                       Singapore, 169856, Singapore Daniel Creamer, MD FRCP King’s College HospitalDepartment of DermatologyDenmark HillLondon SE5 9RS, UK