Thalidomide-induced toxic pustuloderma

Clin Exp Dermatol. 1997 Nov;22(6):297-9.

Abstract

We report a case of toxic pustuloderma secondary to thalidomide in a patient with severe nodular prurigo. To our knowledge this is the first reported case. With the increasing use of thalidomide for a variety of dermatological conditions it is clearly important that this rare side-effect now be recognised.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects*
  • Dermatitis, Exfoliative / chemically induced*
  • Dermatitis, Exfoliative / pathology
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Prurigo / drug therapy*
  • Skin / pathology
  • Thalidomide / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Thalidomide