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Emergency Medicine Board Bombs

213. Can’t-miss dermatology pearls

Feb 19, 2024
The hosts share key dermatology pearls essential for board exams, including distinguishing target lesions in various conditions, managing sebaceous cysts, recognizing vasculitis in children, and identifying necrotizing fasciitis and disseminated gonorrhea among dermatological conditions with vesicles.
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Quick takeaways

  • Identifying target lesions in rashes can signify serious conditions like hypersensitivity reactions and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
  • Distinguishing between infected and inflamed sebaceous cysts is crucial for proper management to prevent recurrence.

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Rashes with target lesions - Pearls for Diagnosis

Identifying rashes with target lesions like those seen in erythema multiforme can indicate hypersensitivity reactions linked to infections and medications. Lyme disease and Stevens-Johnson syndrome are also associated with target lesions, with the latter progressing to mucosal involvement, distinguishing it as a medical emergency.

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