Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are life-threatening diseases, but what else can mimic these dangerous conditions?
Cleavon Gilman is back with maculopapular rashes.
Ever heard of calciphylaxis? This post from Daniel Reschke and Zachary Sletten dissect this potentially deadly dermatologic condition.
Drug reactions are commonly managed in the ED. Approximately 90-95% of all drug rashes are “drug-induced exanthems”, or morbilliform or maculopapular drug eruptions. Widespread erythematous macules or papules appearing a week after drug exposure are usual. However, drug rash severity varies drastically. This post will cover conditions ranging from the simple drug rash to the deadly DRESS and TEN.
