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Fixed drug eruption - bullous

Fixed drug eruption - bullous

Overview

Medications can cause many different types of skin reactions. This particular appearance is called a "fixed drug eruption". This type of reaction typically happens in the same location when the person uses the same medication again.

Review Date 3/31/2024

Updated by: Deborah Pedersen, MD, MS, Allergy & Asthma Care, PC, Taunton, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.