Fixed Drug Eruption on the Cheek
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Medications can cause many skin reactions. This particular rash, seen here on the cheek, is called a "fixed drug eruption". This type of reaction typically occurs in the same location when the person uses the same medication again.
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Review Date : 1/1/1997
Reviewed By : Mosby Publishing Company
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