Korean J Dermatol.  1992 Apr;30(2):202-206.

A case of erythema multiforme induced by accidental contact with Gramoxone@ (1,1-dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridilum dichloride)

Abstract

Erythema multiforme can be induced by various causes, including infections like virus or fungus, drugs like sulfonamides and penicillins, internal malignences, connective tissue diseases, pregnancy, menstruation, and exoessive sun exposure ramoxone, one of the paraquat dichloride compounds, is the most commonly used weed-kiIler in Korea. It is sometimes used in suicides due to its fatal toxicity, and even weak transutaneous absorption can lead to death. Herein we report a case of erythema multiform in a 46-year-old man induced by accidental contact with the Gramoxone

Keyword

Erythema multiforme; Gramoxone

MeSH Terms

Absorption
Connective Tissue Diseases
Erythema Multiforme*
Erythema*
Female
Fungi
Humans
Korea
Menstruation
Middle Aged
Paraquat
Penicillins
Pregnancy
Solar System
Suicide
Sulfonamides
Paraquat
Penicillins
Sulfonamides
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