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Could lamictal cause PLEVA?
Mon, 06/08/2015 - 16:33My 12 yr old daughter is taking 150mg of lamictal daily for her seizures. She started the meds in Nov.2014. She had a small rash prior to starting the meds that was diagnosed as eczema and treated. This eczema spot got worse after beginning lamictal. Then, she got purplish spots on her legs and under her arms. These spots have been there since Nov. 2014 and her dermatologist biopsied and diagnosed Pityriasis Lichenoides (PLEVA). I just got to thinking that the only thing that changed at this time in her life was lamictal. Could lamictal be causing these spots? Thanks in advance!
Carrie
WelcomeIf the tests came back
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2015-06-08 - 19:39
WelcomeIf the tests came back with pleva it can not be the medication your daughter is taking. Have you researched PLEVA yet??? I coppied this in Wikipedia,It is the more severe version of pityriasis lichenoides chronica. The disease is characterized by rashes and small lesions on the skin. The disease is more common in males and usually occurs in young adulthood, although it has been seen in every age group and every race. It is possible for the disease to go into remission for short periods of time or forever I hope this helps and she gets the assistance she needs Joe