Dermatologic Emergencies & Manifestations

Question 1

When should a consult with dermatology not be delayed? (2)

Answer 1

1. Immunocompromised patient with acute rash
2. Immunocompetent patient with acute rash and fever and/or worrisome morphology

Question 2

Name 5 worrisome skin morphologies

Answer 2

1. Vesicles/bullae
2. Maculopapular/morbilliform
3. Erythroderma
4. Purpura/petechiae
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