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Cutaneous drug eruptions are common, compromising approximately 2 % of all drug reactions. Reaction types vary and can be skin-limited or life-threatening. Cutaneous reactions can involve any part of the skin; this section will focus on drug eruptions of the scalp. Adverse cutaneous reactions involving the scalp can be caused my many medications, including those that are topical or systemic, as well as prescription and over-the-counter. Most of the scalp drug eruptions are limited to the skin and can be treated with discontinuation of the agent or, if symptomatic, topical agents. They can be classified as psoriasiform, pustular, folliculitis, contact dermatitis, eczematous, erythematous, and hair-loss.
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Bergfeld, W.F., Khetarpal, S. (2015). Drug Eruptions of the Scalp. In: Hall, J., Hall, B. (eds) Cutaneous Drug Eruptions. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6729-7_21
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