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Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
rash in association ... Edema in 70% of cases ... • SJS/TEN • Acute ... withdrawal • Mild ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology
Acute Purpura Fulminans Skin Rash on Physical Exam 
60 year old male ITP s/p splenectomy 
1d
Acute Purpura Fulminans ... Skin Rash on Physical ... Exam 60 year old ... rigors, diarrhea, nausea ... #photo
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
centrifugum • A chronic skin ... dermal macular hyperpigmentation ... observed in acute ... • Causes are multiple ... differential #diagnosis #dermatology
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Sweet Syndrome Acute ... - Rash: multiple ... Occurs on the arms ... Causes: - Idiopathic ... Syndrome #diagnosis #dermatology
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Acute Hemolytic ... maculopapular rash ... Causes purpura & ... Transfusion Related Acute ... infections with skin
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
- Acute Hemolytic ... maculopapular rash ... Causes purpura & ... Transfusion Related Acute ... infections with skin
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
background of hyperpigmentation ... Extensor surfaces of arms ... with site, (e.g„ tinea ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential
PALM RASHES 
Common features and patterns:
1.	Color:
o	Red or erythematous: Common in inflammatory or allergic reactions.
o	Purple or purpuric:
occur in chronic skin ... post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation ... blistering, or acute ... Seen in systemic causes ... Fungal Infections (Tinea
Symmetrical Drug-Related Intertriginous and Flexural Exanthema (SDRIFE)

49M +burning rash groins/buttocks (pic in next thread) x 1d.
Exam: b/l warm,red ... MCQ highlights a case ... SDRIFE is a drug reaction ... #clinical #photo ... #dermatology