Open AccessApproach to Patient with a Generalized Rash
Author(s) -
Lawrence C. Leung,
Tony Soeyonggo
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/2249-4863.123775
Subject(s) - medicine , rash , pathognomonic , dermatology , medical diagnosis , differential diagnosis , physical examination , clinical history , atopic dermatitis , medical history , surgery , disease , pathology
Generalized rash is amongst the most common conditions presented to practicing General Practitioners and common differentials include contact dermatitis, atopic eczema, sun-induced damage, drug eruption and general manifestations of systemic diseases or infections.