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(L27.0) Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments
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925 265 in individuals diagnosis generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments confirmed
2 649 deaths with diagnosis generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments
Diagnosis generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments is diagnosed Women are 15.22% more likely than Men
392 205
Men receive the diagnosis generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments
1 414 (0.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments
1 235 (0.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments
Absence or low individual and public risk
Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments - what does this mean
Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments is a condition where the skin develops a rash or other lesions as a result of an allergic reaction to medications. this can occur due to an allergic reaction to the active or inactive ingredients of the medication, or due to an interaction between multiple medications. symptoms can range from mild to severe and can include itching, hives, swelling, and blistering.
What happens during the disease - generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments
Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments is caused by the body's allergic reaction to a particular medication. the reaction is usually caused by an immune system response to the drug, resulting in an inflammatory response that can cause redness, swelling, itching, and other skin lesions. the severity of the reaction can vary depending on the individual and the medication taken.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a detailed medical history.
- Conduct a physical examination.
- Perform laboratory tests, such as blood tests and skin biopsies.
- Order imaging tests, such as X-rays or CT scans.
- Prescribe medications to treat the underlying condition.
- Refer the patient to a dermatologist for further evaluation.
- Keep a detailed record of the patient's medications.
- Monitor the patient's response to treatment.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Control the symptoms of the disease and reduce the inflammation.
- Identification of the causative agent of the disease.
- Discontinuation of the causative agent.
- Prescription of topical corticosteroids.
- Prescription of oral corticosteroids.
- Prescription of antihistamines.
- Prescription of topical calcineurin inhibitors.
- Prescription of antibiotics.
- Prescription of phototherapy.
- Prescription of immunosuppressive agents.
- Prescription of topical retinoids.
- Prescription of systemic retinoids.
- Prescription of systemic immunomodulators.
- Prescription of oral antifungals.
- Prescription of topical antifungals.
- Prescription of systemic antivirals.
- Prescription of topical antivirals.
12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments - Prevention
The best way to prevent generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments is to be aware of possible side effects when taking a new medication and to talk to a doctor or pharmacist about any concerns. it is also important to take medications only as prescribed and to report any unusual reactions to a doctor.