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metronidazole and Dermatitis, Exfoliative

metronidazole has been researched along with Dermatitis, Exfoliative in 2 studies

Metronidazole: A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS.
metronidazole : A member of the class of imidazoles substituted at C-1, -2 and -5 with 2-hydroxyethyl, nitro and methyl groups respectively. It has activity against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, and has a radiosensitising effect on hypoxic tumour cells. It may be given by mouth in tablets, or as the benzoate in an oral suspension. The hydrochloride salt can be used in intravenous infusions. Metronidazole is a prodrug and is selective for anaerobic bacteria due to their ability to intracellularly reduce the nitro group of metronidazole to give nitroso-containing intermediates. These can covalently bind to DNA, disrupting its helical structure, inducing DNA strand breaks and inhibiting bacterial nucleic acid synthesis, ultimately resulting in bacterial cell death.

Dermatitis, Exfoliative: The widespread involvement of the skin by a scaly, erythematous dermatitis occurring either as a secondary or reactive process to an underlying cutaneous disorder (e.g., atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, etc.), or as a primary or idiopathic disease. It is often associated with the loss of hair and nails, hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, and pruritus. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Acute generalized exanthemic pustulosis often presents dramatically with the abrupt onset of a widespread pustular eruption on an erythematous base, with a frequently positive Nikolsky sign."1.29Acute generalized exanthemic pustulosis. ( Heymann, WR; Manders, SM, 1994)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Rose, AE1
Patel, U1
Chu, J1
Patel, R1
Meehan, S1
Latkowski, JA1
Manders, SM1
Heymann, WR1

Reviews

1 review available for metronidazole and Dermatitis, Exfoliative

ArticleYear
Erythrodermic lichen planus.
    Dermatology online journal, 2011, Oct-15, Volume: 17, Issue:10

    Topics: Aged; Chills; Dermatitis, Exfoliative; Glucocorticoids; Humans; Immunologic Factors; Itraconazole; L

2011

Other Studies

1 other study available for metronidazole and Dermatitis, Exfoliative

ArticleYear
Acute generalized exanthemic pustulosis.
    Cutis, 1994, Volume: 54, Issue:3

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Ampicillin; Cefazolin; Dermatitis, Exfoliative; Diagn

1994