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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Edzel Lorraine Co, DMD, MD[2]

Overview

The etiology of eczema is multifactorial and complex. This involves aberrations in genetic components, adverse effects of certain medications, and some environmental factors.

Etiology of Eczema

Genetic problem

Eczema as an Adverse Drug Reaction


Table 1. List of medications with eczema as its adverse effect.
Medication
Cidofovir
Flurbiprofen
Olaparib
Siltuximab
Sorafenib
Tiagabine

References

  1. Palmer CN, Irvine AD, Terron-Kwiatkowski A, Zhao Y, Liao H, Lee SP; et al. (2006). "Common loss-of-function variants of the epidermal barrier protein filaggrin are a major predisposing factor for atopic dermatitis". Nat Genet. 38 (4): 441–6. doi:10.1038/ng1767. PMID 16550169.