Also referred to as paucicellular mastocytosis, telangiectasia macularis eruptive perstans (TMEP) is just one of several forms of cutaneous mastocytosis. The other variants include urticaria ...

Most people with lupus have it affect the skin. The types of rashes can be divided into two large groups. First, when lupus affects the skin with problems only seen in lupus, it’s called cutaneous ...

A 3-year-old boy presented to his family provider’s office for evaluation of acute onset of fever, with a temperature of 102°F (38.9°C), which began 2 days ago. He also complained of malaise, along ...

Some people with COVID-19 may develop a rash. The type of rash varies from person to person. Certain rash types may suggest a more severe infection. COVID-19 is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 ...

While the etiology of Kawasaki disease (KD) is unknown, a role for infectious agents, including common skin organisms, has been proposed. We report 2 cases of KD associated with burn injury. Case 1: A ...

Krause et al. 1 have suggested that subclinical and possibly clinical reactivation of VZV serves to boost the humoral immune response in previously immunized healthy children. Our results are ...

First admission. A thirty-seven-year-old machinist entered the hospital because of a generalized rash, malaise and sore throat. Two months before admission and eight days after promiscuous kissing at ...

The national smallpox vaccine program proved last year to be a bumpy road; it was also especially spotty for about 10 percent Vanderbilt's vaccinated volunteers who broke out in a curious acne-like ...

Most drug eruptions manifest with erythematous macules and papules, giving them an appearance that may be referred to as exanthematous, mobilliform, or scarlatiniform. The basis for this is not clear.