title: Approach to the acute, generalized, blistering patient.
abstract: This article discusses the approach to the acute, generalized, blistering patient from the perspective of the dermatologic consultant. Initially, a case is presented, followed by a discussion of the relevant evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment options.
authors: Division of Dermatology, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45408-1445, USA.
authors: David R
authors: DR
authors: Carr
authors: Elizabeth
authors: E
authors: Houshmand
authors: Michael P
authors: MP
authors: Heffernan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001768:Blister / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D002053:Burn Units; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013262:Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy