Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions in Children
Abstract
Cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADRs) are common during childhood, although there are still some characteristics that need to be studied. CADRs in children may differ from those in adults in terms of clinical presentation, medications involved, prognosis and treatment. Their prompt diagnosis and suspension of the culprit medication is extremely important to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with these cutaneous reactions. The aim of this study is to review the characteristics that differentiate CADRs in children from those in adults, in order to help their recognition and understand how its investigation can be improved.
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