A case of prolonged generalized exanthematous pustulosis caused by hydroxychloroquine-Literature review.

Fatemeh MohagheghMinoo JelvanParvin Rajabi

Published in: Clinical case reports (2018)

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a self-limited drug reaction. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is an uncommon cause of AGEP with a prolonged recovery course; Thus, the physicians should take the possibility of this rare but severe event in their minds and try to diagnose correctly and better management.

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