Penicillamine-associated cutis laxa and milia en plaque - case report and review of cutaneous changes associated with penicillamine

Dermatol Online J. 2016 May 15;22(5):13030/qt47p4d8zv.

Abstract

Penicillamine-induced skin changes are rare and include: hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmune reactions, and cutaneous elastoses. We report a case of a 73-year-old man with cystinuria taking penicillamine for over 50 years who presented with penicillamine-induced cutis laxa and milia en plaque. A brief review of penicillamine induced skin changes, specifically cutis laxa and milia en plaque, is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Chelating Agents / adverse effects*
  • Cutis Laxa / chemically induced*
  • Cystinuria / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penicillamine / adverse effects*
  • Sweat Gland Diseases / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Chelating Agents
  • Penicillamine