Dermatologic Emergencies

Shu Mei Grace Tan; Yogarabindranath Swarna Nantha

doi:10.1007/978-981-97-7640-5_157

Dermatologic Emergencies

Shu Mei Grace Tan , Yogarabindranath Swarna Nantha

Malaysia Jeffrey Cheah Sch of Med & HS

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Dermatological emergencies encompass a range of acute, potentially life-threatening conditions. These include eczema herpeticum—herpes simplex virus infection superimposed on atopic dermatitis—presenting with vesicles, erosions, and systemic symptoms, requiring antivirals and possible hospital referral. Toxic shock syndrome is a rapid-onset exotoxin-mediated illness, often linked to Staphylococcus or Streptococcus, with fever, rash, and multi-organ failure. Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune blistering disorder involving skin and mucosa, needing urgent dermatological care. Infective endocarditis, though primarily cardiac, can manifest with skin signs like Janeway lesions or Osler nodes. Prompt recognition, systemic evaluation, and appropriate specialist referral are essential for optimal outcomes.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Screen, Diagnose, Manage and Monitor
Subtitle of host publication	A GP Primer to Common Clinical Problems
Editors	Yogarabindranath Swarna Nantha
Place of Publication	Singapore
Publisher	Springer
Chapter	157
Pages	1363–1379
Number of pages	17
Edition	1st
ISBN (Electronic)	9789819776405
ISBN (Print)	9789819776399
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-7640-5_157
Publication status	Published - 2025

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