title: Toxic epidermal necrolysis from a cigarette burn.
abstract: Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a rare disease that is most often drug-induced but can be of idiopathic origin. We present a case that originated at the site of a cigarette burn to the forearm and review the key elements of physical exam findings and management of this life-threatening dermatological condition, which needs to be promptly recognized to decrease patient mortality.
authors.affiliation: University of Nevada School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Las Vegas, NV.
authors.forename: Joshua R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Parker
authors.forename: Ross P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Berkeley
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