Open AccessA 62-year-old man with new-onset bullae
Author(s) -
August Generoso,
Jordana A. Goldman,
A. Wolff
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
allergy and asthma proceedings
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.643
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1539-6304
pISSN - 1088-5412
DOI - 10.2500/aap.2021.42.200055
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , rash , chin , differential diagnosis , pathology , anatomy
Cutaneous blisters and/or bullae can occur in autoimmune disorders, infections, genetic diseases, and drug hypersensitivity. We present the case of a 62-year-old man with two autoimmune conditions who was admitted for antibiotic treatment of a lower extremity infection and suddenly developed a bullous rash. His physical examination was significant for tense, bullous lesions that involved his chin, palms, and inner thighs. Narrowing the differential diagnosis for patients with blistering skin lesions is imperative for timely and appropriate management.