Phenytoin Induced Oral Lichenoid Eruption and Melasma: A Case Report
Authors: Margret Roji, Midhula Sebastian, Jisha M Lucca, Ranugha PSS
Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Vol. 11, Issue 1, pp. 55-57, (2018)
Abstract
In India, phenytoin is the most frequently prescribed medication for most forms of epilepsy except for absence seizures. It has been associated with various cutaneous reaction, however Oral Lichenoid Drug Reaction (OLDR) are rarely documented. We report a case of Phenytoin induced Oral Lichenoid Eruption and Melasma.
Keywords: Phenytoin, Melasma, Oral lichenoid eruption.
