...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 patients with acute... Pictures
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... Infection
Bacterial
Streptococci
Yersinia
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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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... 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... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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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 occurs in males more often than in females;... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Differential Overview
Figurate
❑ Tinea corporis
❑ Urticaria
❑ Erysipelas
❑ Erythema migrans
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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... 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... 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... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Albert C. Yan, MD Erythema Nodosum - BASICS Erythema Nodosum - description Delayed, cell-mediated hypersensitivity syndrome characterized by red, tender, nodular lesions that are usually on the pretibial surface of the legs and occasionally on... Erythema Nodosum - DIAGNOSIS ... Erythema Nodosum - TREATMENT ... Erythema Nodosum - FOLLOW UP ... Erythema Nodosum - bibliography ... Erythema Nodosum - CODES ... Erythema Nodosum - FAQ
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