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. 2009:2009:bcr07.2008.0399.
doi: 10.1136/bcr.07.2008.0399. Epub 2009 Mar 17.

Case report of vasculitic rash induced by Ginkgo biloba and/or Horny Goat Weed

Dominik Metz  1 , Philip Weston, Diane Barker
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Case report of vasculitic rash induced by Ginkgo biloba and/or Horny Goat Weed

Dominik Metz et al. BMJ Case Rep. 2009.

Abstract

A case of a vasculitic rash induced by the herbal remedy Ginkgo biloba and/or Horny Goat Weed is described.

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Figure 1
Generalised vasculitic rash particularly affecting the lower limb.
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Figure 2
The erythematous macuopapular rash with typical of vasculitis.
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Figure 3
The largest area of discolouration caused burning discomfort.
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