Ann Dermatol.  1996 Jul;8(3):211-214. 10.5021/ad.1996.8.3.211.

A Case of Generalized Fixed Drug Eruption due to Mefenamic Acid

• Kim YS
• Kang HJ
• Hahm JH

• KMID: 2360492
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.1996.8.3.211

Abstract

A 45-year-old woman presented with a generalized fixed drug eruption due to mefenamic acid, characterized by recurring erythematous patches with central bullae on the same sites of the whole body and leaving hyperpigmentation after each attack. Patch testing of a quiescent lesion with 50% mefenamic acid in vaselin revealed an eczematous reaction after 48 hours. The disease course was mild compared to the severe clinical manifestation. We here-in report a case of generalized fixed drug eruption due to mefenamic acid which is considered a rare occurrence.

Keyword

Generalized fixed drug eruption; Mefenamic acid

MeSH Terms

Drug Eruptions*
Female
Humans
Hyperpigmentation
Mefenamic Acid*
Middle Aged
Patch Tests
Mefenamic Acid