Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis following oral nystatin therapy: a report of three cases

Br J Dermatol. 1997 Nov;137(5):808-11.

Abstract

We report three cases of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) following oral administration of nystatin. All cases showed similar clinical features and histopathological findings, and a delayed-type hypersensitivity to nystatin could be demonstrated in patch and prick testing. Drug eruptions to nystatin are extremely rare, and, to our knowledge. AGEP has not been reported previously.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Antifungal Agents / adverse effects*
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Drug Eruptions / pathology
  • Exanthema / chemically induced*
  • Exanthema / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Nystatin / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Nystatin