Diagnosis: Fixed drug reaction
Description: Annular lesions on chest
Morphology: Annular
Site: Chest
Sex: F
Age: 78
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Ian McColl
Differential Diagnosis
History:
Flexural fixed drug reactions are unusual. The distribution makes the diagnosis. It is commonly seen with Amoxycillin but can also occur with Cephalosporins and NSAIDs.The skin was red non scaly and healed with mild hyperpigmentation.
A similar rash can occur in children as a viral exanthem.