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- This is a rash that appears suddenly. It usually is symmetrical (i.e., if it is on one arm, it is also on the other). A very severe form is called Stevens-Johnson syndrome and can be life-threatening. Stevens-Johnson syndrome usually involves prominent blistering of the mouth and eyes.
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- Appearance (multiple
types):
- Red, raised, large lesions
- Red, raised, small lesions
- Hive-like
- Deep red appearance
- Blisterlike
- Targetlike (red outside, clear
inside)
- Arms
- Legs
- Palms
- Soles
- Mouth/Lips
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- Herpes Simplex and other viruses, such as Epstein-Barr and Mumps
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae (''walking pneumonia"), Brucellosis, Diphtheria, etc.
- Protozoan and fungal infections
- Medications such as Dilantin, sulfa
antibiotics, and anti-inflammatories
- Vaccines -- Tetanus, BCG, Diphtheria
- Pregnancy
- Certain diseases (e.g., Sarcoidosis, collagen
vascular diseases)
- Malignancy
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- Stevens-Johnson syndrome -- treat
in a burn unit
- Corticosteroid treatment is often
tried, but there is no clear evidence of effectiveness.
- For mouth lesions -- 1% diphenhydramine elixir mixed with Kaopectate or 1% dyclonine
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- Seek immediate emergency treatment. This condition, especially the Stevens-Johnson syndrome, can be life threatening.
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