Facial erythema

Date: 26 November 2013

Copyright:

Courtesy of Dr D Denning , Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester.(© Fungal Research Trust)

Notes:

Facial erythema following 10 weeks of voriconazole therapy. No erythema was present on the plantar surface of the hands.

Reference: Muco-cutaneous retinoid effects and facial erythema related to the novel triazole antifungal agent voriconazole. Denning, DW & Griffiths, CEM. Clin.Exp Dermatol 2001, 26(8), 648-53.


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