Bromoderma
Medical condition
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Bromoderma is a skin condition characterized by an eruption of papules and pustules on the skin.[1]: 135 It is caused by hypersensitivity to bromides, such as those found in certain drugs. There is at least one reported case of bromoderma caused by excessive consumption of a soft drink (Ruby Red Squirt) containing brominated vegetable oil.[2]
| Bromoderma | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Bromoderma tuberosum |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Signs and symptoms
Causes
One could characterize bromoderma as a kind of delayed hypersensitivity reaction, even though its pathogenesis is still unknown.[5] Lesions can develop as soon as eight days after the medicine is first administered, but they typically do so after a prolonged period of use. High sebaceous gland concentrations on the skin are typically the site of lesions.[6]