Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Drugs That Can Cause Life-Threatening Skin Rashe…
Drug side effects are often categorized as “common,” “less common,” “minor” or “serious.” For many people, skin rashes are perceived as one of the minor side effects. That’s because …
Why Do Drug Companies Love Long Lists of Side Ef…
A long time ago, drug companies worried about long lists of side effects. They feared that if they warned people about serious adverse drug reactions, no one would want to take their pricey pills. Whe…
How Aysa, an AI App, Helped a Mother with her Ch…
Nicole Pharr is used to keeping a close eye on her daughter Madison’s skin. Madison is prone to eczema and has had highly sensitive skin since she was a baby. Still, Nicole was concerned after her d…
The Dangers of Diclofenac and Other NSAID Pain R…
Doctors love NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). That’s largely because they don’t have a lot of other tools in the toolkit when it comes to treating pain and inflammation. Opioids have…
Gout Drug Caused Tragic Death
Q. I read with interest your column regarding Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS). My brother was diagnosed with gout and given allopurinol. Within two weeks he had a horrific reaction and was hospitalized…