Management of life-threatening dermatoses.
The notion of life-threatening dermatoses may seem to be a contradiction in terms, but in fact there are a number of serious dermatologic conditions that require prompt attention to prevent fatal consequences. This article will review four such diseases, for which prompt recognition and treatment will be emphasized.
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006566:Herpesviridae Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D012306:Risk; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents