A Case Report of Small Vessel Vasculitis Secondary to Steroids Use
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Small vessel vasculitis, henoch–schonlein purpura, allergic reaction to hair Dye, multiform rash, infliximab injection, rash secondary to steroid use, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, total total parenteral nutrition.Abstract
A 47 year old Saudi male, presented to hospital* with the chief complaint of skin rash over the buttocks and lower limbs of one day duration. The rash followed steroids treatment to treat local allergic reaction to hair dye. The patient was quite well before that and his medical history, examination and laboratory investigation revealed nothing of concern. After admission, the skin rash had progressed to multiform rash and pustules following administration of methyl prednisolone 40 mg intravenously.
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