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<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Cutaneous reactions are one of the most common types of adverse drug reactions which may vary from mildly discomforting to those that are life-threatening.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This prospective, observational study was done in the department of dermatology. Patients with suspected drug rash, of either sex or all age groups were included in the study.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> A total of 114 patients were enrolled in the study. The most common presenting symptoms of cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADRs) were itching, burning sensation and pigmentation with 61.31%, 13.87% and 10.22% respectively. A total of 21 different CADRs were observed. The common causative agents were of anti-microbial, nervous system and musculoskeletal class in both outdoor and indoor patients with 51 (37.22%), 21 (15.32%) and 25 (18.24%) respectively.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The most common CADR observed in the study was antimicrobials and NSAIDs were the most common causative drugs.</p><p class="abstract"> </p>

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