A 49 year old woman was referred for a lipid evaluation by her dermatologist after she developed a papular rash over her trunk and arms.

A 49 year old woman was referred for a lipid evaluation by her dermatologist after she developed a papular rash over her trunk and arms. The rash consisted of multiple, red , raised lesion with yellow centers. She had no previous history of such a rash and no family history of lipid disorders or CHD. She is postmenopausal, on standard estogen replacement therapy, and otherwise healthy. Article 1 – Eruptive Xanthomas (use this as a reference), consider medications implicated in this condition. Which medication is most likely implicated for this patient’s condition? Corticosteriods Systemic retinoid agent Estrogen Metformin