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Recurrent oral erosions are most often secondary to herpes simplex virus or idiopathic aphthous stomatitis. A thorough review of systems and complete skin exam are the best tools to assure diagnostic accuracy, particularly in light of the fact that... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Stomatitis refers to inflammation of the oral mucous membranes. It represents a heterogeneous group of underlying conditions, many of which are infectious in etiology. A careful history and physical examination are often sufficient to effectively narrow the differential diagnosis.... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Oral ulcers may represent a local infection, an immune reaction, or a general medical condition. The most common cause is idiopathic aphthous ulcers, followed by oral infections. Occasionally a general medical condition may be discovered in the evaluation of... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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...Erythroderma
Dilated or congested blood vessels produce red skin, or erythema, the most common sign of skin inflammation or irritation. Erythema may be localized or generalized and may occur suddenly or gradually. Skin color can range from bright red in... Pictures
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... Infections
Viral [especially herpes simplex virus (HSV), Epstein-Barr, Coxsackie virus, echovirus, influenza]
Bacterial (e.g., Yersinia, Francisella tularensis)
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... Infection
Bacterial
Streptococci
Yersinia
Cat-scratch fever
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... Stomatitis is an inflammation of the oral mucosa that may extend to the buccal mucosa, lips, and palate. It’s a common infection that may occur alone or as part of a systemic disease. There are two main types: acute herpetic stomatitis and aphthous stomatitis. Acute herpetic... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Pictures
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... Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare, severe skin disorder that causes epidermal erythema, superficial necrosis, and skin erosions. Mortality is high (30%), especially among debilitated and elderly patients. Reepithelialization is slow, and... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS), also known as Ritter’s disease or Ritter-Lyell syndrome, is marked by epidermal erythema, peeling, and necrosis that give the skin a scalded appearance. This severe skin disorder... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Dilated or congested blood vessels produce red skin, or erythema, the most common sign of skin inflammation or irritation. Erythema may be localized or generalized and may occur suddenly or gradually. Skin color can range from bright red in patients with acute conditions to pale violet... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... John G. Spangler
Stomatitis represents a broad category of oral mucosal infections and inflammatory lesions that are more common in the adult population than tension headaches, phlebitis, or arthralgias. In one large survey, the 30 most common lesions... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Melissa B. Black
Approach Erythema multiforme (EM) is a clinical syndrome, not a diagnosis. It is thought to be a hypersensitivity reaction to an antigenic stimulus, commonly a drug or infection. It... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Differential Overview
Ulceration
❑ Aphthous ulcers
❑ Angular cheilitis
❑ Herpes simplex
&... Clinical Findings
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... Differential Overview
Figurate
❑ Tinea corporis
❑ Urticaria
❑ Erysipelas
❑ Erythema migrans
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... A common infection, stomatitis — inflammation of the oral mucosa — may extend to the buccal mucosa, lips, and palate. It may occur alone or as part of a systemic disease.
There are two main types: acute herpetic stomatitis... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Pictures
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... A severe skin disorder, staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is marked by epidermal erythema, peeling, and superficial necrosis that give the skin a scalded appearance. SSSS is most prevalent in infants ages 1 to 3 months but may develop in children; it’s... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Dilated or congested blood vessels produce red skin, or erythema, the most common sign of skin inflammation or irritation. Erythema may be localized or generalized and may occur suddenly or gradually. Skin color can range from bright red in patients with acute conditions to... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Dilated or congested blood vessels produce red skin, or erythema, the most common sign of skin inflammation or irritation. Also known as erythroderma, erythema may be localized or generalized and may occur suddenly or gradually. Skin color can range from bright red... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Dilated or congested blood vessels produce red skin, or erythema, the most common sign of skin inflammation or irritation. Erythema may be localized or generalized and may occur suddenly or gradually. Skin color can range from bright red in patients with acute conditions to pale violet or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Albert C. Yan, MD Erythema Multiforme - BASICS Erythema Multiforme - description An acute self-limited cutaneous eruption with many different or multiform lesions: Characterized classically as a target or iris ... Erythema Multiforme - DIAGNOSIS ... Erythema Multiforme - TREATMENT ... Erythema Multiforme - FOLLOW UP ... Erythema Multiforme - bibliography ... Erythema Multiforme - CODES
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... Paul S. Matz, MD Stevens Johnson Syndrome - BASICS Stevens Johnson Syndrome - description Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a severe hypersensitivity reaction, characterized by diffuse bullous ... Stevens Johnson Syndrome - DIAGNOSIS ... Stevens Johnson Syndrome - TREATMENT ... Stevens Johnson Syndrome - FOLLOW UP ... Stevens Johnson Syndrome - bibliography ... Stevens Johnson Syndrome - CODES ... Stevens Johnson Syndrome - FAQ
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