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GlossaryCephalexin

antibiotic treating bacterial infections by disrupting cell wall synthesis

Cephalexin, also known by the brand name Keflex, is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and works by interfering with the bacteria's cell wall synthesis, ultimately leading to the bacteria's death.

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Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Due to Cephalexin

research Toxic epidermal necrolysis due to cephalexin

14 citations , November 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

A woman developed a severe skin reaction called toxic epidermal necrolysis after taking the antibiotic cephalexin.

New Proprietary Brands: Cephalexin

research NEW PROPRIETARY BRANDS: Cephalexin

October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber”

Lifestyle changes are more effective than medication for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.

research Retrospective Review of Folliculitis Decalvans in 23 Patients with Course and Treatment Analysis of Long-standing Cases

43 citations , January 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

Most patients improved with oral antibiotics, but some needed long-term treatment or had minimal response.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Topical Brimonidine

research Allergic contact dermatitis to topical brimonidine

6 citations , July 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

A man developed an allergic skin reaction after using brimonidine for rosacea.

Iododerma in Pregnancy Secondary to Iodinated Multivitamins

research Iododerma in pregnancy secondary to iodinated multivitamins

3 citations , July 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

A man developed an allergic skin reaction to a rosacea treatment and improved after stopping the medication and receiving allergy-specific care.

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