SCCM Resource Library-Not Another Rash

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Video Summary

In this video transcript, the speaker discusses the diagnosis and treatment of various life-threatening skin conditions. They start by describing a case of a 63-year-old female with a worsening rash and other symptoms. They emphasize the importance of taking a detailed patient history and considering various differential diagnoses, including infections, drug reactions, and skin diseases. The speaker goes on to explain different types of life-threatening skin conditions, such as immunobullous diseases, generalized pustular psoriasis, and erythroderma. They also mention a new condition called DRESS, which is characterized by a measles-like rash and systemic symptoms. The speaker discusses the role of chemotherapy in causing skin reactions and the specific treatments for different skin conditions, including topical and systemic steroids and other medications. They conclude by presenting their own case study of a patient with methotrexate toxicity and the successful treatment of her symptoms.

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Integument, 2023

Asset Caption

Type: one-hour concurrent | Can You Take a Look at This Rash? (SessionID 1119177)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Integument

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Dermatology

Year 2023

Keywords

skin conditions

diagnosis

treatment

patient history

DRESS

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