“…Most of the commonly prescribed diuretics fall under this category. Known drugs include Cilazapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, nifedipine, imiquimod, carbamazepine, chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine, dipyrone, glibenclaimde, ingenol mebutate, acetazolamide, candesartan, ciprofloxacin, cocaine, diazinon, hydrochlorothiazide, irbesartan, methylisothiazolinone, metoprolol, phenytoin ( 11 , 20 , 27 – 29 , 32 – 41 , 44 , 45 ). These groups (sulfur and amides) are postulated to induce PV via immunological mechanisms that stimulate keratinocytes to produce proinflammatory cytokines such as TNF and IL-1 ( 8 , 55 – 57 ), leading to the activation of proteases and complement that contribute to acantholysis.…”