Cutaneous effects associated with fluconazole in patients treated for coccidioidomycosis

ConclusionsFor the treatment of coccidioidomycosis, patients receiving fluconazole reported significantly more severe cutaneous effects, including dry lips, dry skin, and alopecia, than untreated patients. Our findings identify an association but do not prove causality.

Source: International Journal of Dermatology - September 19, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ann C. Brewer, Jordan T. Huber, Marlene E. Girardo, Heidi E. Kosiorek, Mark W. Burns, Terry D. Stewart, Janis E. Blair Tags: Pharmacology and Therapeutics Source Type: research