17 results
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 ... Fever + facial rash
Classes of Mutations in the Gene Encoding Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR). Depending on the
Classes of Mutations ... no functional CFTR ... trafficking defect caused ... Pathophys #Pulm #Peds ... ModulatorTherapy #NEJM
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
with pharyngeal erythema ... with pharyngeal erythema ... & hemorrhagic rash ... Vesicular & pruritic rash ... #Immunization #peds
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Over the years: rash ... dermatophytes cause ... hyperkeratotic w/ erythema ... demarcation line of erythema ... Variety #type #clinical
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 ... dermatology #legs #clinical
Plain radiography of the abdomen revealed calcification of both adrenal glands. A homozygous mutation in LIPA
acid lipase is critical ... and gut, which causes ... #clincial #peds ... calcifications #infant #NEJM
Examination revealed exudative tonsillitis (Panel A), strawberry tongue, and cervical adenopathy with tenderness. Skin examination revealed
diffuse blanching erythema ... punctate papules that caused ... #Clinical #PrimaryCare ... #ScarletFever #Rash ... StrepPyogenes #NEJM
Erythema Ab Igne on Physical Exam

Erythema ab igne (EAI) is a skin reaction caused by chronic
Erythema Ab Igne ... skin reaction caused ... #EAI #Erythema # ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #dermatology #rash
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Maculopapular rash ... 10 weeks after erythema ... • Common clinical ... - History of erythema ... • Uveitis • Rash
Phthiriasis Palpebrarum in a Child - A 6-year-old boy presented with persistent erythema and pruritus of
with persistent erythema ... #Clinical #Peds ... #Dermatoscopy #NEJM