Baboon syndrome
Medical condition
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The typical rash commonly appears on buttocks. This then resembles the colour of a baboon's buttocks. Other areas like upper inner thigh and armpits, may be affected by the rash. The rashes are red and well-defined. The presentation is typically symmetrical and not associated with systemic symptoms.
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Diagnosis
Treatment
Treatment of symmetrical drug related intertriginous and flexural exanthema involves identifying and stopping the causative agent. Topical steroids can help to reduce the redness.
Epidemiology
Baboon syndrome affects both sexes equally, and can occur at any age, but seems to be more common in childhood than in adulthood.
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