Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis: An Unusual Case due to Spider Bite

Mehreen Ghafoor Chaudhri; Najia Ahmed; Tariq Mahmood malik; Syed Arbab Shah; Mehwish Hira

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v73i5.10233

Authors

Mehreen Ghafoor Chaudhri Department of Dermatology, Pakistan Naval Ship, Shifa Hospital, Karachi Pakistan
Najia Ahmed Department of Dermatology, Pakistan Naval Ship, Shifa Hospital, Karachi Pakistan
Tariq Mahmood malik Department of Dermatology, Pakistan Naval Ship, Shifa Hospital, Karachi Pakistan
Syed Arbab Shah Department of Dermatology, Pakistan Naval Ship, Shifa Hospital, Karachi Pakistan
Mehwish Hira Department of Dermatology, Pakistan Naval Ship, Shifa Hospital, Karachi Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v73i5.10233

Keywords:

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Insect bite, Non-follicular pustules, Pustular rash, Spider bite

Abstract

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis is an infrequent but severe pattern of cutaneous adverse reaction. It is
characterized by the sudden appearance of sterile pustules on edematous-erythematous skin, which is mostly caused by the
consumption of medications. However, it may also be associated with viral infections, toxins, or food allergens, although this is rare. We reported a case of AGEP in a 33-year-old male shortly after a spider bite, a rare cause of AGEP. It was improved by oral corticosteroid treatment after seven days.