Bromoderma
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Bromoderma, also known as bromoderma tuberosum, is a dermatological condition characterized by an eruption of papule
s and pustules on the skin. It is caused by hypersensitivity to bromide
s, such as those found in certain drugs. There is at least one reported case of bromoderma caused by excessive consumption of a soft drink
containing brominated vegetable oil
.
Papule
A papule is a circumscribed, solid elevation of skin with no visible fluid, varying in size from a pinhead to 1 cm.With regard to the quote "...varying in size from a pinhead to 1cm," depending on which text is referenced, some authors state the cutoff between a papule and a plaque as 0.5cm,...
s and pustules on the skin. It is caused by hypersensitivity to bromide
Bromide
A bromide is a chemical compound containing bromide ion, that is bromine atom with effective charge of −1. The class name can include ionic compounds such as caesium bromide or covalent compounds such as sulfur dibromide.-Natural occurrence:...
s, such as those found in certain drugs. There is at least one reported case of bromoderma caused by excessive consumption of a soft drink
Soft drink
A soft drink is a non-alcoholic beverage that typically contains water , a sweetener, and a flavoring agent...
containing brominated vegetable oil
Brominated vegetable oil
Brominated vegetable oil is vegetable oil that has had atoms of the element bromine bonded to it. Brominated vegetable oil is used as an emulsifier in citrus-flavored soft drinks to help natural fat-soluble citrus flavors stay suspended in the drink and to produce a cloudy appearance...
.