Guttate psoriasis following Ecstasy ingestion

Australas J Dermatol. 2004 Aug;45(3):167-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2004.00080.x.

Abstract

A 23-year-old man presented with the onset of a widespread pruritic eruption 4 days after ingestion of an Ecstasy tablet for the first time. The rash was characterized by small papules up to 10 mm in diameter distributed in a guttate pattern over most of his body and displaying the Köbner phenomena. Histology diagnosed a psoriasiform drug eruption. The eruption was not responsive to the initial treatment of topical betamethasone dipropionate 0.1% ointment and oral prednisolone. Prompt resolution was achieved with narrowband UVB treatment and avoidance of rechallenge.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / adverse effects*
  • Psoriasis / chemically induced*
  • Psoriasis / radiotherapy
  • Tablets
  • Time Factors
  • Ultraviolet Therapy / methods

Substances

  • Tablets
  • N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine