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Morbilliform drug reaction (maculopapular drug eruption) - DermNet What is morbilliform drug reaction? Morbilliform drug eruption is the most common form of drug eruption Many drugs can trigger this allergic reaction, but antibiotics are the most common group The eruption may resemble exanthems caused by viral and bacterial infections A morbilliform skin rash in an adult is usually due to a drug In a child, it is more likely to be viral in origin
Stevens Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis: nursing management What is Stevens Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis? Stevens Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS TEN) is a very severe and acute skin disease, almost always caused by a drug SJS TEN is characterised by an extensive necrosis and detachment of the epidermis, which involves skin and mucosal surfaces (genitals, eyes, and mouth) The nursing care described on this page is
Severe cutaneous adverse reaction - DermNet What is a severe cutaneous adverse reaction? A severe cutaneous adverse reaction, or SCAR, refers to several distinct conditions Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS), also known as drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) Stevens–Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS TEN) Common features can be seen
Drug hypersensitivity syndrome. DRESS - DermNet Drug hypersensitivity syndrome, Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, DRESS, Drug induced hypersensitivity syndrome, DIHS, DRESS syndrome Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand
Nikolskys Sign - DermNet Using Nikolsky’s original definition strictly, his eponymous sign is the physical splitting of the epidermis creating an erosion (partial loss of the epidermis) following the application of a shearing force to the surface of the skin seen in pemphigus foliaceus However, with time the use of the sign has broadened to include other intraepidermal disorders including pemphigus vulgaris and it
Target and targetoid lesions - DermNet What are atypical target lesions? Atypical target lesions show just two zones and or an indistinct border In erythema multiforme, these lesions are raised (papular) In Stevens-Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS TEN), they are flat (macular) What are targetoid lesions? Targetoid lesions have concentric zones and look similar to target lesions but are not due to erythema
Adverse cutaneous reactions to psychotropic drugs - DermNet Introduction Adverse cutaneous reactions to psychotropic medications present a significant problem to clinical practice for several reasons: Psychotropic medications, taken as a class, are some of the most widely prescribed medications Adverse cutaneous reactions are common, and occur in 2–5% of patients taking psychotropic drugs While some adverse cutaneous reactions are mild and easily