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Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
require emergent evaluation ... the patient is afebrile ... require complete assessment ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Purpural #Purpuric #Rash
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
usually to TEN in adults ... erythematous rash ... Nikolsky sign may ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Febrile #Fever
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... appear toxic and febrile ... require emergent evaluation ... require further assessment ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
Activation Syndrome (MAS ... manifestation of MAS ... Petechial or purpuric rash ... ) • Heart, lung ... Plasma exchange #MAS