BACKGROUND: Cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADRs) are drug-induced skin reactions with or without systemic involvement, ranging from mild maculopapular exanthema (MPE) to life-threatening severe CADRs (S-CADRs). Due to their unpredictability and severity, early recognition of suspected causative drugs is highly recommended. However, the profile of CADRs remains unknown in China. OBJECTIVES: To assess the clinical profile, predominant causative drugs, and cost associated with CADRs in Shanghai, China. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Clinical records of inpatients admitted with a diagnosis of CADRs to the dermatology ward of Huashan Hospital from January 2007 to December 2016 were retrospectively studied. RESULTS: , respectively). Antimicrobials were the most common treatment causing CADRs. CONCLUSION: The management of CADRs requires considerable medical cost. CADRs are not only a health problem but also a significant financial burden for affected individuals.
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