Athena: Speciality Certificate Examination case for general dermatology and dermatology in primary healthcare.

Abstract

A 62-year-old man was referred to the emergency department with a 6-day history of a progressive pustular eruption; he had commenced ceftriaxone to treat suspected facial cellulitis 2 days prior. He had no significant past medical or dermatological history. This is a case of a rare severe cutaneous adverse reaction to a prescribed drug.