Simvastatin-induced lichenoid drug eruption

Clin Exp Dermatol. 1994 Jan;19(1):88-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.1994.tb01128.x.

Abstract

Cutaneous drug eruptions have a variety of clinical features. Lichenoid drug eruptions are rare and may be difficult to diagnose. A case of a simvastatin-induced lichenoid eruption with skin and mucosal involvement is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anticholesteremic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lichenoid Eruptions / chemically induced*
  • Lichenoid Eruptions / pathology
  • Lovastatin / adverse effects
  • Lovastatin / analogs & derivatives*
  • Middle Aged
  • Simvastatin

Substances

  • Anticholesteremic Agents
  • Lovastatin
  • Simvastatin