Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
As’ad Al Hamad Dermatology Centre, Shuwaikh Medical, Kuwait City, Capital Governorate, Kuwait
Review Article
Successful Management of Some Challenging Cases of DRESS Syndrome with Intravenous Immunoglobulins, Case-Based Review Article
Author(s): Iman Mohamed Almasry*, Huomoud Al Sabah, Viktor Lazarevic, Abeer Abadallah-Albathali, Nadia Alnaki, Anwar AlSumait, Ahmed Fikri and Atlal Alafi
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) syndrome, also referred to as drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome, is a distinct, potentially life-threatening adverse reaction. There are 3 sets of criteria that are helping in diagnosis. We present three challenging cases with DRESS syndrome, and discuss the intravenous immunoglobulins in the therapy. IVIG should be given together with corticosteroids. Multidisciplinary approach is the best way in managing patients with DRESS syndrome... View More»