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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
*[[Erythema multiforme]] may be present | *[[Erythema multiforme]] (target lesions) may be present | ||
*[[Erythematous rash]] that [[blanches]] may be present | *[[Erythematous rash]] that [[blanches]] may be present | ||
* Skin may be warm to the touch | * Skin may be warm to the touch | ||
* Sloughing of the skin may be present | * Sloughing of the skin may be present | ||
*[[Blisters]], [[pustules]], and [[pus]] may be present | *[[Blisters]], [[pustules]], and [[pus]] may be present | ||
*[[Nikolsky's sign]] may be present (in [[toxic epidermal necrolysis]]) | |||
Revision as of 17:57, 16 August 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Charmaine Patel, M.D. [2]
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Overview
Physical Examination
Skin
- Erythema multiforme (target lesions) may be present
- Erythematous rash that blanches may be present
- Skin may be warm to the touch
- Sloughing of the skin may be present
- Blisters, pustules, and pus may be present
- Nikolsky's sign may be present (in toxic epidermal necrolysis)