TB Research

Mixed lichenoid and psoriasiform drug eruption induced by rifampicin

Feng X, Ye X, Xu J, Li C

The Australasian journal of dermatology · 2019-12

Abstract

Rifampicin is an essential first line anti-tuberculosis drug. However, several cases of adverse reactions associated with this drug have been reported, the most common of which are cutaneous drug reactions. We report a case of mixed lichenoid and psoriasiform drug eruption induced by rifampicin.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Drug Eruptions
  • Lichenoid Eruptions
  • Psoriasis
  • Rifampin
  • Antitubercular Agents