Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis: An Unusual Case due to Spider Bite | [Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal • 2023]

Author(s):

1. Mehreen Ghafoor Chaudhri: Department of Dermatology, Pakistan Naval Ship, Shifa Hospital, Karachi Pakistan

2. Najia Ahmed: Department of Dermatology, Pakistan Naval Ship, Shifa Hospital, Karachi Pakistan

3. Tariq Mahmood Malik: Department of Dermatology, Pakistan Naval Ship, Shifa Hospital, Karachi Pakistan

4. Syed Arbab Shah: Department of Dermatology, Pakistan Naval Ship, Shifa Hospital, Karachi Pakistan

5. Mehwish Hira: Department of Dermatology, Pakistan Naval Ship, Shifa Hospital, Karachi Pakistan

Abstract:

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis is an infrequent but severe pattern of cutaneous adverse reaction. It is characterized by the sudden appearance of sterile pustules on edematous-erythematous skin, which is mostly caused by the consumption of medications. However, it may also be associated with viral infections, toxins, or food allergens, although this is rare. We reported a case of AGEP in a 33-year-old male shortly after a spider bite, a rare cause of AGEP. It was improved by oral corticosteroid treatment after seven days.

Page(s): 1552-1554

DOI: 10.51253/pafmj.v73i5.10233

Published: Journal: Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, Volume: 73, Issue: 5, Year: 2023

Keywords:

acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis , Insect bite , Nonfollicular pustules , Pustular rash , Spider bite

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