The term of fixed drug eruptionis determined as induced lesions on the same site of skin
or mucosa after subsequent re-exposure of the same drug. They are usually observed on genital area such as penis. Lesions of fixed drug eruptions vary in size and number,
but have the same general appearance and symptoms. Type 4 hypersensitivity reaction thought to be caused.
We evaluated a penil ulceration case related to doxycycline-induced fixed drug eruption in a 38-year-old man.
Key Words: Doxycycline, Fixed drug eruption, Penis
Abstract
The term of fixed drug eruptionis determined as induced lesions on the same site of skin
or mucosa after subsequent re-exposure of the same drug. They are usually observed on genital area such as penis. Lesions of fixed drug eruptions vary in size and number,
but have the same general appearance and symptoms. Type 4 hypersensitivity reaction thought to be caused.
We evaluated a penil ulceration case related to doxycycline-induced fixed drug eruption in a 38-year-old man.
Key Words: Doxycycline, Fixed drug eruption, Penis