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AGEP is characterized by sudden skin eruptions that appear on average five days after a medication is started. These eruptions are pustules, i.e. small red white or red elevations of the skin that contain cloudy or purulent material . [1] The skin lesions usually resolve within 1–3 days of stopping the offending medication. [2]
An even more severe and life-threatening form of the condition is called toxic epidermal necrolysis, which causes the skin to peel off in sheets, Johns Hopkins Medicine explains. Other symptoms:
Erysipelas (/ ˌ ɛ r ə ˈ s ɪ p ə l ə s /) is a relatively common bacterial infection of the superficial layer of the skin (upper dermis), extending to the superficial lymphatic vessels within the skin, characterized by a raised, well-defined, tender, bright red rash, typically on the face or legs, but which can occur anywhere on the skin.
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a condition caused by bacterial toxins. [1] Symptoms may include fever, rash, skin peeling, and low blood pressure. [1] There may also be symptoms related to the specific underlying infection such as mastitis, osteomyelitis, necrotising fasciitis, or pneumonia.
Severe skin inflammation at armpit (warm, moist fold of skin) Streptococcal intertrigo is a skin condition that is secondary to a streptococcal bacterial infection. It is often seen in infants and young children and can be characterized by a fiery-red color of the skin, foul odor with an absence of satellite lesions, [1] and skin softening (due to moisture) in the neck, armpits or folds of the ...
Treatment is typically with antibiotic creams such as mupirocin or fusidic acid. [3] [5] Antibiotics by mouth, such as cefalexin, may be used if large areas are affected. [3] Antibiotic-resistant forms have been found. [3] Healing generally occurs without scarring. [7] Impetigo affected about 140 million people (2% of the world population) in ...
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), also known as Lyell's syndrome, is a type of severe skin reaction. [2] Together with Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) it forms a spectrum of disease, with TEN being more severe. [2] Early symptoms include fever and flu-like symptoms. [2] A few days later the skin begins to blister and peel forming painful raw ...
The side effects of penicillin are bodily responses to penicillin and closely related antibiotics that do not relate directly to its effect on bacteria. A side effect is an effect that is not intended with normal dosing. [1] Some of these reactions are visible and some occur in the body's organs or blood.