Tag: Fixed drug eruption

While uncommon, some studies show that antibiotics can be associated with over a quarter of severe skin reactions worldwide, leading to blistering. Though most rashes are mild, the appearance of blisters while taking an antibiotic can signal a serious, sometimes life-threatening, adverse drug reaction that requires immediate medical attention.

Although rare, ibuprofen is among the more common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reported to cause cutaneous adverse reactions. Yes, **ibuprofen can cause a skin rash**, with reactions ranging from mild, itchy hives to more severe, life-threatening conditions like anaphylaxis or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN).