摘要
Resumen El exantema intertriginoso y flexural simétrico por fármacos (SDRIFE) es una toxicodermia que se presenta con exantema limitado a pliegues, sobretodo en región glútea y genital, y representa una reacción a la exposición sistémica a un medicamento sin sensibilización previa. Presentamos el caso de una paciente mujer adulta previamente sana, que consulta por este tipo de reacción medicamentosa asociada al uso de piroxicam intramuscular, manejada de forma exitosa con antihistamínicos, esteroides tópicos y sistémicos.
Abstract Symmetrical drug related intertriginous and flexural exanthema is a cutaneous drug eruption that is characterized by exanthema limited to creases, buttocks and the upper inner thighs. It represents a reaction to systemic exposure to a drug, without previous sensitization. We present the case of a woman, previously healthy, who consulted due to this drug reaction after being injected with piroxicam, who was successfully treated with antihistamines, topical and systemic corticosteroids.