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Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS)

A 5-year-old girl presents to the ED with a rash that started
the ED with a rash ... neck, axillae, and ... the patient’s rash ... SSSS #Clinical #Photo ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
& hemorrhagic rash ... and hematologic ... Vesicular & pruritic rash ... , encephalitis and ... #Immunization #peds
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
rapidly evolving rash ... marine microbiota & causes ... , hypotension, rash ... immunosuppressive meds ... legs #clinical #photo
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Secondary Syphilis Rash ... Skin rash and malaise ... ▪ “Rash” (75% ... resembling rashes caused ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Photo
Acute Purpura Fulminans Skin Rash on Physical Exam 
60 year old male ITP s/p splenectomy 
1d
Fulminans Skin Rash ... rigors, diarrhea, nausea ... purpura fulminans) and ... cxs identify GNR and ... #clinical #photo
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
fires, heating pads ... potential inciting causes ... Haverhill fever caused ... Rash is usually ... on the back of hands
Vibrio vulnificus Infection- At the time of presentation, hemorrhagic bullae measuring 3.5 by 4.5 cm had
palm of his left hand ... dorsum of the hand ... vulnificus can cause ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #vibrio #
Plain radiography of the abdomen revealed calcification of both adrenal glands. A homozygous mutation in LIPA
liver, spleen, and ... gut, which causes ... malabsorption and ... #clincial #peds ... calcifications #infant #NEJM
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis ... Over the years: rash ... dermatophytes cause ... pitted keratolysis; and ... type #clinical #photo
Dermatomyositis
A middle-aged man describes progressive difficulty combing his hair and rising from a seated position over
combing his hair and ... This is a case of ... 1) heliotrope rash ... 2) shawl sign, and ... Papules #Clinical #Photo