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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*These rashes can occur in a variety of inflammatory and infectious conditions, some of which can be rapidly fatal | |||
{{Rash red flags}} | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*Characterized by diffuse red skin from capillary congestion, mimicking a bad sunburn. | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 12:38, 30 July 2016
Background
- These rashes can occur in a variety of inflammatory and infectious conditions, some of which can be rapidly fatal
Rash Red Flags[1]
- Fever
- Toxic appearance
- Hypotension
- Mucosal lesions
- Severe pain
- Very old or young age
- Immunosuppressed
- New medication
Clinical Features
- Characterized by diffuse red skin from capillary congestion, mimicking a bad sunburn.
Differential Diagnosis
Erythematous rash
- Positive Nikolsky’s sign
- Febrile
- Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (children)
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis/SJS (adults)
- Afebrile
- Febrile
- Negative Nikolsky’s sign
- Febrile
- Afebrile
Evaluation
Management
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ Nguyen T and Freedman J. Dermatologic Emergencies: Diagnosing and Managing Life-Threatening Rashes. Emergency Medicine Practice. September 2002 volume 4 no 9.