Case Report
Year: 2022 | Month: June | Volume: 12 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 182-185
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20220624
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis; A Case Report
Putu Resika Melarosa1, Harry Supradnyan 2
1,2Dermatology and Venereology Department in Singaraja Regional General Hospital, Denpasar Bali, Indonesia.
Corresponding Author: Putu Resika Melarosa
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a severe allergic skin reaction associated with substance use. Not all drugs cause an AGEP reaction. The incidence of AGEP is extremely rare compared to other drug allergies. Therefore, correct identification and proper history acquisition are important for the purpose of providing appropriate and prompt treatment to patients, improving good prognosis and reducing mortality.
Case Presentation: A 17 years antique male affected person, got here with leader proceedings of purple spots at the palms and ft observed with the aid of using itching. Red spots seem after the affected person takes the drug. The affected person became given remedy withinside the shape of oral antihistamines, intravenous steroids, and topical steroids. The affected person became discharged from the health center in excellent condition.
Conclusion: Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis is a skin disorder that is generally caused by drugs and has a good prognosis because it can heal by itself.
Key words: acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug eruption, skin, disease.