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2. Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis - Wikipedia

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   The skin eruptions are often pruritic and accompanied by fever, headache, a high number of neutrophils and eosinophils in the blood, and elevated blood levels of markers for inflammation (i.e. erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein). The skin eruptions typically end within a week after causative drug is discontinued. [3]

3. Toxic epidermal necrolysis - Wikipedia

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   Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), also known as Lyell's syndrome, is a type of severe skin reaction. [2] Together with Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) it forms a spectrum of disease, with TEN being more severe. [2] Early symptoms include fever and flu-like symptoms. [2] A few days later the skin begins to blister and peel forming painful raw ...

4. Severe cutaneous adverse reactions - Wikipedia

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   Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) are a group of potentially lethal adverse drug reactions that involve the skin and mucous membranes of various body openings such as the eyes, ears, and inside the nose, mouth, and lips. In more severe cases, SCARs also involves serious damage to internal organs.

5. Drug eruption - Wikipedia

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   A skin biopsy, blood tests or immunological tests can also be useful. Drug reactions have characteristic timing. The typical amount of time it takes for a rash to appear after exposure to a drug can help categorize the type of reaction. For example, Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis usually occurs within 4 days of starting the culprit ...

6. Stevens–Johnson syndrome - Wikipedia

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   The diagnosis of Stevens–Johnson syndrome is based on involvement of less than 10% of the skin. [2] It is known as TEN when more than 30% of the skin is involved and considered an intermediate form when 10–30% is involved. [3] SJS/TEN reactions are believed to follow a type IV hypersensitivity mechanism. [7]

7. Woman shares devastating consequences of prescription cream ...

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   “I felt like I was on fire,” said Sharon Shute, 55, describing her symptoms after she stopped using hydrocortisone cream

8. When do kids need to see a dermatologist? Here's what experts ...

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   Kids develop all sorts of bumps, spots, blisters, burns and rashes. Many of these marks may have parents wondering if their child needs to see a dermatologist, or if they should take a wait-and ...

9. Toxic shock syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a condition caused by bacterial toxins. [1] Symptoms may include fever, rash, skin peeling, and low blood pressure. [1] There may also be symptoms related to the specific underlying infection such as mastitis, osteomyelitis, necrotising fasciitis, or pneumonia.