Maculopapular rash is a type of skin rash with flat, red areas and small bumps. It can be caused by various diseases, infections, medications, or allergies. Maculopapular rash Maculopapular rashes, characterized by erythematous macules and papules that can coalesce into plaques and patches, are the most common cutaneous IRAE. The lesions tend to appear on the trunk and extremities (often in photo-exposed areas) sparing the palms and soles, and associated pruritis is common [64,69,70,72]. Histology reveals eczema-like spongiotic dermatitis with a superficial perivascular T-lymphocytic infiltrate with predominant CD4 +, predominant CD8 +, or mixed ... A maculopapular rash is a combination of flat and raised red lesions on the skin. It can be caused by drug reactions, infections, allergies, or systemic inflammation. See a doctor to diagnose and treat the underlying condition. While many maculopapular rashes are mild and self-limiting, some can be severe and potentially fatal. 2 This article reviews the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of maculopapular rashes, with a focus on the 2 most common etiologies: drug-induced and viral-induced.
