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* [[Freckle]]-like pigmentation over centro-facial area | * [[Freckle]]-like pigmentation over centro-facial area | ||
* [[Flagellate]] pigmentation on face and extremities | * [[Flagellate]] pigmentation on face and extremities | ||
* | * Lichenoid eruption and [[hyperpigmentation]] in photodistributed areas | ||
* Multiple aphthous-like [[ulcer]]s over [[scrotum]], crural areas and [[axilla]]. | * Multiple aphthous-like [[ulcer]]s over [[scrotum]], crural areas and [[axilla]]. | ||
* [[Lymphedema]] in acral distribution (bilateral/unilateral) | * [[Lymphedema]] in acral distribution (bilateral/unilateral) | ||
* Multiple [[ecchymotic spots]] (Children) | * Multiple [[ecchymosis|ecchymotic spots]] (Children) | ||
* Vesiculobullous [[lesion]]s (infants) | * Vesiculobullous [[lesion]]s (infants) | ||
* Subungual [[hemorrhage]] | * Subungual [[hemorrhage]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alejandro Lemor, M.D. [2], Alonso Alvarado, M.D. [3]
Physical Examination
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Fever
The disease is characterized by an acute onset of high fever, typically more than 39°C (102°F).
Skin
- Maculopapular rash
- Nasal blotchy erythema
- Freckle-like pigmentation over centro-facial area
- Flagellate pigmentation on face and extremities
- Lichenoid eruption and hyperpigmentation in photodistributed areas
- Multiple aphthous-like ulcers over scrotum, crural areas and axilla.
- Lymphedema in acral distribution (bilateral/unilateral)
- Multiple ecchymotic spots (Children)
- Vesiculobullous lesions (infants)
- Subungual hemorrhage
- Photo urticaria
- Acral urticaria
Joints
- Polyarthralgia usually symmetric and often occur in hands and feet
- Periarticular swelling and joint effusion in knees.