Chlorthalidone-Induced Fixed-Drug Eruption: Unmasking an Uncommon Reaction to a Common Diuretic.
| Autor: | Marrero Castillo M; Internal Medicine, Ochsner Louisiana State University Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center, Shreveport, USA., Kaufman D; Allergy and Immunology, Ochsner Louisiana State University Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center, Shreveport, USA., Valdes Camacho J; Allergy and Immunology, Ochsner Louisiana State University Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center, Shreveport, USA., Bourgoyne K; Allergy and Immunology, Ochsner Louisiana State University Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center, Shreveport, USA., Jacob J; Internal Medicine, Ochsner Louisiana State University Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center, Shreveport, USA., Amalraj B; Internal Medicine, Ochsner Louisiana State University Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center, Shreveport, USA., Gulati N; Pulmonary Medicine, Ochsner Louisiana State University Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center, Shreveport, USA. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Sep 29; Vol. 15 (9), pp. e46199. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Sep 29 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.46199 |
| Abstrakt: | Fixed-drug eruptions (FDEs) are dermatological reactions characterized by specific skin lesions triggered by certain medications. Our case reports commonly used medications that can cause drug-induced skin reactions. Chlorthalidone, a widely used diuretic, had not been prominently linked to FDEs. Here, we present the case of a 45-year-old African-American male who developed classic FDE skin lesions following the initiation of chlorthalidone therapy. This case underscores the imperative for further investigation and heightened awareness among healthcare professionals regarding chlorthalidone-associated FDEs. Findings suggest that such reactions might be more prevalent than previously acknowledged, underscoring the significance of prompt diagnosis and effective management of drug-induced skin responses. Notably, the patient's lesions showed complete resolution upon discontinuing the diuretic, reinforcing the causal relationship. This case is an essential reminder of the importance of vigilance in monitoring patients for adverse drug reactions, even in unlikely medications, such as chlorthalidone.. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Marrero Castillo et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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