Pityriasis rosea-like eruption due to bismuth

Cutis. 2006 Mar;77(3):166-8.

Abstract

We report a case of bismuth-induced pityriasis rosea-like drug eruption. Although historical accounts of bismuth hypersensitivity exist, contemporary reports are lacking. Given the frequency of bismuth administration, a modern review of this phenomenon would seem prudent.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bismuth / administration & dosage
  • Bismuth / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Drug Eruptions / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Organometallic Compounds / administration & dosage
  • Organometallic Compounds / adverse effects*
  • Pityriasis Rosea / chemically induced*
  • Salicylates / administration & dosage
  • Salicylates / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Salicylates
  • bismuth subsalicylate
  • Bismuth