British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 47, Issue 2 , Pages 132-134, March 2009

Acute localized exanthematous pustulosis (ALEP) caused by Ibuprofen A Case Report

  • Sanjay Rastogi

      Affiliations

    • Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Implantology, Kathmandu University, Nepal
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +91 9837316166.
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  • Mansi Modi

      Affiliations

    • D.Y Patil College of Dental Sciences, Department of Periodontics, D.Y. Patil University, India
    • ,
  • Vikram Dhawan

      Affiliations

    • Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Intern, Kathmandu University, Nepal

Accepted 7 July 2008. published online 11 September 2008.

Abstract 

Acute generalized exanthematic pustulosis (AGEP) is characterized by a generalized rash and sterile disseminated, sometimes coalescing subcorneal pustules. It occurs in body flexures such as the inguinal folds and intertriginous areas. The acute onset of disease is accompanied by malaise, fever > 38 degrees C and peripheral granulocytosis. We report on a female patient who according to the criteria of AGEP was diagnosed as having acute localized exanthematic pustulosis (ALEP) on the face.

Keywords: Acute localized exanthematous pustulosis (ALEP), Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), Ibuprofen

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PII: S0266-4356(08)00409-9

doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2008.07.185

British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 47, Issue 2 , Pages 132-134, March 2009

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