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Diffuse erythematous papules A 3-year-old boy and 45-year-old man present separately to the dermatology clinic with similar looking erythematous rashes. Can you differentiate between the two?
Case #1. A 2-month-old infant presents to the pediatrics clinic with a diffuse rash that has been observed for 2 weeks. According to the mother, the infant has become increasingly fussy.
The rash was a bit raised with sharply defined margins and contained some crusting material with a few vesicles of various sizes on a diffuse erythematous base. The rest of his examination was normal.
The diffuse, faintly erythematous rash on the patient's back, shown here, was interspersed with blanching macules. Some macules darkened and swelled when rubbed. Photograph courtesy of Paul Ngheim ...
On day 8, an erythematous, tender, raised, firm rash was noticed at the posterior aspect of the neck. ... is characterized by diffuse, wax-like hardening of the subcutaneous adipose tissue, ...
The rash was an erythematous blanching patch, ... Scalp lesions generally appear as diffuse, atrophic, erythematous, scaly plaques, often with some degree of alopecia.
At the other hospital, examination revealed that the patient had fatigue and a diffuse erythematous rash. The temperature was 37.7°C. Laboratory evaluation was notable for an absolute eosinophil ...
The classic erythema ab igne symptom is a rash that resembles a fishnet or “lace-like” pattern. It may start as pink and eventually turn red, purple or brown. It may itch, burn or tingle.
Erythema multiforme rash. The rash starts as itchy round, raised spots. Some may have a ring around them. They may also blister. The rash can be red, pink, purple, or even darker than your skin.
Erythema multiforme causes a distinctive rash resembling a bull's-eye. In this article, learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatment of erythema multiforme.
A previously healthy 13-year-old girl presented to the emergency department with vomiting, bloody diarrhea, hypotension, and a diffuse erythematous rash. The rash had developed 3 days prior to ...
The rash was an erythematous blanching patch, ... Scalp lesions generally appear as diffuse, atrophic, erythematous, scaly plaques, often with some degree of alopecia.