Ann Dermatol.  2011 Dec;23(Suppl 3):S368-S370. 10.5021/ad.2011.23.S3.S368.

Acute Localized Exanthematous Pustulosis on the Face

• Sim HS
• Seol JE
• Chun JS
• Seo JK
• Lee D
• Sung HS

• KMID: 2171874
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2011.23.S3.S368

Abstract

Acute localized exanthematous pustulosis (ALEP) is a localized variant of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, which is characterized by the eruption of multiple scattered pustules following drug administration. A 26-year-old woman presented with multiple erythematous pustules on her face, which had appeared three days after taking antibiotics. Histopathological findings showed subcorneal pustules and mixed inflammatory cell infiltration in the dermis. The pustules were resolved within 2 weeks after the patient discontinued the antibiotics. Herein, we present a case of a woman with a cutaneous drug reaction consistent with ALEP that occurred subsequent to administration of antibiotics.

Keyword

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis; Acute localized exanthematous pustulosis; Antibiotics

MeSH Terms

Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
Adult
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Dermis
Female
Humans
Anti-Bacterial Agents

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