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Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Signs (DRESS Syndrome): Formerly known as drug hypersensitivity reaction, DRESS
represents
Reaction with Eosinophilia ... medication (in this case ... Images #Clinical #Dermatology ... #DrugReaction #Eosinophilia ... #Legs #Photo #UCSDH
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
for secondary causes ... (common causes ... symptoms (eg, skin ... Disorders #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Systemic Symptoms (DRESS ... Edema in 70% of cases ... Skin involvement ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... #Syndrome #dermatology
Pigmented Purpuric Dermatoses (PPD) - Capillaritis

Group of chronic, benign, cutaneous eruptions characterized by the presence of
and increased skin ... - This iron causes ... involvement is less ... Dermatoses #Dermatosis #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
or trunk most commonly ... • Most commonly ... shows numerous eosinophils ... comparison #table #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Common Dermatological ... Ankles, lower legs ... often painful) • Varicella ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
arthralgia, arm/leg ... Nodosa: • PAN most commonly ... Polyangiitis): • Eosinophilia ... tract, and often causes ... purpura (lower legs
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
Manifestations: Less ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... renal carcinoma • Colon ... Dermatomyositis #diagnosis #management ... #rheumatology #dermatology