Erythema Multiforme: eMedicine Dermatology

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Erythema Multiforme: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Erythema multiforme (EM) is an acute, self-limited, and sometimes recurring skin condition considered to be a type IV hypersensitivity reaction associated with certain infections, medications, and other various triggers. Erythema multiforme may be present within a ...

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Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 4:10 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins

Erythema multiforme is a condition that is thought to be caused by exposure to some infections medications & allergens. http://bit.ly/abrEVC

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Erythema Multiforme: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Erythema multiforme (EM) was initially described in 1866 by Ferdinand von Hebra as an acute self-limited skin disease, symmetrically distributed on the extremities with typical and often recurrent concentric target lesions. The term EM minor was ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Erythema multiforme is a skin disorder due to an allergic reaction or infection. Learn more about erythema multiforme.http://bit.ly/aFVKG9

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Urticaria: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Urticaria, commonly referred to as hives, is the most frequent dermatologic disorder seen in the ED. It appears as raised, well-circumscribed areas of erythema and edema involving the dermis and epidermis that are very pruritic. Urticaria ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Urticaria, commonly referred to as hives, is the most frequent dermatologic disorder seen in the emergency room. http://bit.ly/9LernW

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Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease): eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) is a common childhood exanthem caused by human parvovirus B19 (PV-B19), an erythrovirus, in which a classic 3-phased cutaneous eruption follows a rarely noticed prodrome.1 Pathophysiology The development of erythema infectiosum ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) is a common childhood exanthem caused by human parvovirus B19 (PV-B19). Learn more.http://bit.ly/btEvms

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Erythema Annulare Centrifugum: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Erythema annulare centrifugum (EAC) is classified as one of the figurate or gyrate erythemas. First described by Darier in 1916, it is characterized by a scaling or nonscaling, nonpruritic, annular or arcuate, erythematous eruption. It tends ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 4:10 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Erythema annulare centrifugum is a condition of controversy regarding description and cause. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/9XI4ob

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Poikiloderma of Civatte: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Poikiloderma of Civatte refers to erythema associated with a mottled pigmentation seen on the sides of the neck, more commonly in women. Civatte first described the condition in 1923. Pathophysiology Poikiloderma of Civatte is a rather ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Poikiloderma of Civatte is a rather common, benign condition affecting the skin, mainly the skin on the neck in women. http://bit.ly/bdVSI2

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Erythrokeratodermia Variabilis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Erythrokeratodermia variabilis (EKV) is a rare genetic skin disorder listed in Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) # 133200. Erythrokeratodermia variabilis belongs to the clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of erythrokeratodermas. Erythrokeratodermia variabilis is characterized by ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Health_SS Susan S Health Advocate

Erythrokeratodermia variabilis is an inherited disorder of cornification associated with noninflammatory erythema. http://bit.ly/aTGApv

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Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Erythema toxicum neonatorum (ETN) is a benign self-limited eruption occurring primarily in healthy newborns in the early neonatal period. Erythema toxicum neonatorum is characterized by macular erythema, papules, vesicles, and pustules, and it resolves without permanent ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 8:17 pm By:

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Erythema toxicum is a common, noncancerous skin condition seen in newborns that results in a rash. Learn the cause. http://bit.ly/dziqYp

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Bloom Syndrome (Congenital Telangiectatic Erythema): eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Bloom syndrome (congenital telangiectatic erythema) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by telangiectases and photosensitivity, growth deficiency of prenatal onset, variable degrees of immunodeficiency, and increased susceptibility to neoplasms of many sites and types. The ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Bloom's syndrome is a extremely rare inherited disorder involving breaks & rearrangements in chromosomes. http://bit.ly/axscOq

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Asymmetric Periflexural Exanthem of Childhood: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1962, Brunner et al reported a new papular erythema in 75 children aged 6 months to 5 years.1 Later, in 1992, Bodemer and de Prost published a case series of 18 children and named ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 2:55 am By:

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One uncommon rash in children that is thought to be related to a virus is asymmetric periflexural exanthem of childhood.http://bit.ly/dBZy8T

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Erythroderma (Generalized Exfoliative Dermatitis): eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Exfoliative dermatitis (ED) is a definitive term that refers to a scaling erythematous dermatitis involving 90% or more of the cutaneous surface. Exfoliative dermatitis is characterized by erythema and scaling involving the skin's surface and often ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 1:46 am By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Exfoliative dermatitis is a condition causing widespread scaling of the skin with itching. Learn the cause. http://bit.ly/d2G8Mw

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Necrolytic Acral Erythema: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Necrolytic acral erythema (NAE) was first described in 1996 by physicians in Egypt, M. El Darouti and M. Abu El Ela.1 Necrolytic acral erythema manifests as well-circumscribed, dusky erythematous plaques with adherent scale. While the ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Necrolytic acral erythema is a rash which may be associated with hepatitis C, though reports are not conclusive. http://bit.ly/aGuN8Z

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Glucagonoma Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: First described by Becker, Kahn, and Rothman in 1942, the glucagonoma syndrome is an uncommon clinicopathologic entity. It is characterized by a glucagon-secreting tumor associated with hyperglucagonemia; necrolytic migratory erythema (NME); diabetes mellitus; hypoaminoacidemia; cheilosis; a ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 8:45 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Glucagonoma syndrome is a result of a slow-growing tumor in pancreatic cells. A rash may develop. http://bit.ly/b3SDqY

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Erythema Induratum (Nodular Vasculitis): eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1861, Bazin gave the name erythema induratum to a nodular eruption that occurred on the lower legs of young women with tuberculosis. In 1945, Montgomery et al, while fully acknowledging the existence of tuberculosis-associated erythema ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 8:56 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Erythema induratum is a skin reaction that typically occurs on the back of the calves. Learn the causes and symptoms.http://bit.ly/9zmiht

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Erythema Nodosum: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Erythema nodosum (EN) is an acute, nodular, erythematous eruption that usually is limited to the extensor aspects of the lower legs. Chronic or recurrent erythema nodosum is rare but may occur. Erythema nodosum is presumed to ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 6:46 pm By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Erythema nodosum is characterized by tender red lumps under the skin. Learn the causes of this condition. http://bit.ly/aBxpbK

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