Prospective Analysis of Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions Encountered in a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Introduction: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs), including cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADRs), are significant global health concerns with India among the top affected countries. CADRs represent a significant concern in healthcare, impacting the skin, its appendages and mucous membranes ranging from mild rashes to severe, life-threatening conditions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Self-medication with over-the-counter drugs is a notable public health issue linked to CADRs.