Derm Vascular Abnormalities Telangiectasias Dilated tiny blood vessels of the skin which look weird, but are usually a nonissue Causes There are many causes. Here are a few I would know. Cushing’s Syndrome Systemic Scleroderma Venous hypertension Trauma Acne … [Read more...] about S2 E048 Vascular and blistering issues for the PANCE/PANRE
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S2 E047 SJS/TEN for the PANCE or PANRE
Erythema Multiforme (Herpes Associated Erythema Multiforme) Acute hypersensitivity reaction to infections or drugs. Predisposing factors Infection Herpes is the most common predisposing factor Mycoplasma Medications (least likely in EM minor) Allopurinol … [Read more...] about S2 E047 SJS/TEN for the PANCE or PANRE
S2 E046 Derm integrity for the PANCE/PANRE
Dermal Integrity Burns Depth First degree burns – No blistering. Limited to the epidermis. Do not consider first degree burns when assessing total surface area of the burn. These do not affect outcome or factor into electrolyte management. Second degree burns – Blistering and penetrate … [Read more...] about S2 E046 Derm integrity for the PANCE/PANRE
S2 E045 Derm viruses
Condyloma acuminatum (Anogenital Warts) Warts found typically in the genital/anal area Human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11 Sexually transmitted Very contagious especially while warts are visible Risk Factors Sexual activity with multiple or high risk partners … [Read more...] about S2 E045 Derm viruses
S2 E044 Childhood Exanthem
Exanthem Exanthem means widespread rash. This may be caused by drugs, autoimmune disease, bacterial or viral infection. The exanthems discussed in medicine include a group of viral infections seen in children. Six childhood exanthems were named and numbered in 1905 First disease … [Read more...] about S2 E044 Childhood Exanthem
