XXXX following the use of two Chinese herbal preparations: a case report.

@entity1 @entity82 @entity137 @entity1909 @entity203 @entity828 @entity177 @entity71036 @entity272 @entity221
OBJECTIVE: To describe a @entity1 who developed a widespread @entity272 following the use of two Chinese herbal medications, Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan and Bi Yan Pian. CASE SUMMARY: A 34-year-old @entity1 developed widespread erythematous papules that coalesced into plaques after five days of therapy with two Chinese herbal preparations. There was no lymphadenopathy or @entity828 , and the @entity1 denied any @entity221 , @entity71036 . The skin biopsy was compatible with a @entity203 . When the @entity1 's oral medications, including the herbal medications, were discontinued, the @entity272 resolved over the next few weeks. All of the regular long term medications were restarted without any sequalae. DISCUSSION: This case, once again, emphasizes that, although herbal medications are marketed as natural products, these products can be associated with adverse drug effects. Other adverse effects that have been implicated with the use of Chinese herbal medications include @entity82 , @entity177 , liver @entity137 and severe @entity1909 . In addition, there are several cases of adulteration of Chinese herbal products with synthetic medications. CONCLUSION: Although rare, Chinese herbal medications can be associated with serious adverse effects. Clinicians should question @entity1 about the use of herbal products whenever an adverse drug effect is suspected.
