37 - Drugs and Dermatology

A. Drugs causing Pityriasis rosea-like drug eruptions :
1. Beta blockers
2. ACE inhibitors
3. Gold
4. Metronidazole

B. Drugs causing lichenoid eruptions :
1. Thiazides
2. Anti-malarials
3. Gold
4. Quinidine
5. Phenothiazines
6. Sulfonyl ureas
7. ACE inhibitors

C. Drugs which can produce erythroderma :
1. Pencillins
2. Sulfonamides
3. Carbamazepine
4. Phenytoin
5. Gold
6. Allopurinol
7. Zalcitabine

D. Drugs causing alopecia :
1. Warfarin
2. Heparin
3. Propylthiouracil
4. Carbimnazole
5. Vitamin A
6. Isotretinoin
7. Acitretin
8. Lithium
9. Beta blockers
10. Colchicine
11. Amphetamines

E. Drugs which produce acneiform eruptions (or aggravate preexisting acne)
1. Topical or systemic glucocorticoids
2. Oral contraceptive pills
3. Lithium
4. Isoniazid
5. Androgenic steroids
6. Halogens
7. Phenytoin
8. Phenobarbital