In cases of drug-induced lichen planus, symptoms usually resolve once the triggering medication is stopped. While the skin may heal, it can often leave behind hyperpigmentation. Treatment can help ...

A lichenoid drug reaction should be suspected if the eruption is photodistributed and widespread. Additionally, lichen planus has recently been associated with hepatitis C and all patients ...

It did not have a significantly different therapeutic efficacy from the commercial paste dosage form in the treatment of oral lichen planus. Buffering agents and an antioxidant should be added to ...

Lichen planus is believed to be an autoimmune disease, although its exact cause remains unknown. It’s thought that exposure to viruses, drugs, or allergens may alter skin cells, prompting an ...

Drug-induced lupus is more common in men because they are given these drugs more often; however, not everyone who takes these drugs will develop the disease. Specific criteria for diagnosing ...

The condition may lead to severe complications and can be life threatening. Drug-induced thrombocytopenia occurs when medications cause a low platelet level. Platelets are blood cells that help ...

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An adverse reaction is an undesirable reaction to a medication that's been taken correctly. It may occur immediately, hours, or years after starting a drug. Reactions might include minor side effects ...

Doxycycline is a commonly prescribed antibiotic with growing evidence suggesting a possible linkage with drug-induced acute pancreatitis. We present an elderly female presenting with severe acute ...

Drug discovery is the process through which potential new medicines are identified. It involves a wide range of scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry and pharmacology. Sample ...

How you stop an ID reaction will depend on the type of lesions and their cause; a chronic illness like cancer and an easily treated drug reaction are very different. As an example, with a lichenoid ...