Unusual Rash Development in a 7-Year-Old Male

Authors

  • CPT. Katherine D. Percy Department of Emergency Medicine, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, 36000 Darnall Loop, Fort Hood, TX 76544, USA
  • Lt. Col. Massimo D. Federico Department of Emergency Medicine, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, 36000 Darnall Loop, Fort Hood, TX 76544, USA
  • Larry B. Mellick Department of Emergency Medicine, Augusta University, Health Sciences Campus, AF-1020, 1120 15

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/EMOJ-3-133

Abstract

The rash reportedly began as a localized lesion on his left lower extremity and developed a secondary diffuse rash over the trunk and upper extremities after the initial ED encounter. During the initial emergency department visit he was prescribed diphenhydramine and topical hydrocortisone with minimal relief. He denied any known environmental or allergen exposures or asthma history suggesting atopic dermatitis, or new exposures to medications.

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Published

2017-02-17

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CPT. Katherine D. Percy, Lt. Col. Massimo D. Federico, & Larry B. Mellick. (2017). Unusual Rash Development in a 7-Year-Old Male. Emergency Medicine, 3(1), 14–15. https://doi.org/10.17140/EMOJ-3-133

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2017): Volume 3 Issue 1 2017

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