Baboon syndrome and toxic erythema of chemotherapy: Fold (intertriginous) dermatoses

Three decades ago, researchers described an eruption with a very characteristic distribution pattern that was confined to the buttocks and the intertriginous and flexor areas. They gave this reaction pattern one of the most unforgettable names in dermatology, baboon syndrome (BS), due to the characteristic, bright-red, well-demarcated eruption predominantly on the buttocks and genital area, reminiscent of the red bottom of a baboon. The authors described three cases provoked by ampicillin, nickel, and mercury.
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research