A Case of Diltiazem-Induced Pustular Rash in an 83-Year-Old Female

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare, acute skin eruption characterized by the development of numerous nonfollicular sterile pustules. Most cases are caused by drug reactions, among which Diltiazem has been incriminated. Herein, we present an 83-year-old female who presented f...

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Published in:Case reports in dermatological medicine 2024-04, Vol.2024, p.1-3
Main Authors: Bangolo, Ayrton I., Yelton-Torres, Karen, Mahajan, Atharv, Patel, Vrusha, Sajjad, Laiba, Ansong, Prince Ofori, Kashyap, Monisha, Batura, Umesh, Ravulapalli, Madhavi, Perera, Ayodya, Weissman, Simcha
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Language:English
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Biopsy
Blood
Cardiac arrhythmia
Case Report
Case reports
Complications and side effects
Dermatitis
Dermatology
Drug dosages
Erythema
Females
Inflammation
Leukocytes
Medical diagnosis
Neutrophils
Older people
Psoriasis
Rash (Dermatology)
Side effects
Skin
Skin diseases
Steroids
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Summary:Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare, acute skin eruption characterized by the development of numerous nonfollicular sterile pustules. Most cases are caused by drug reactions, among which Diltiazem has been incriminated. Herein, we present an 83-year-old female who presented for evaluation of generalized skin rash 3 days after initiation of Diltiazem. She was eventually diagnosed with AGEP, Diltiazem was discontinued, and systemic steroids were administered with the resolution of symptoms. This case report has the objective of encouraging clinicians to include AGEP in the differential diagnosis of skin eruption following the initiation of Diltiazem.
ISSN:2090-6463
2090-6471
DOI:10.1155/2024/9547206