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Thanks to all for the encouragement after my first #tweetorial on SJS/TEN! I thought I'd keep the momentum going with #dermatology emergencies with a new #twearl aka #MedThread on #DRESS Syndrome, Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms! Thanks to @dermnetnz!
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DRESS is a life-threatening drug reaction that, as the name implies, can cause systemic/end-organ damage. Although less flashy than SJS/TEN, it's much more common, occurring 10x more frequently! With a mortality estimated to be up to 10%, admission is usually recommended.
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Clinically, the name DRESS can be misleading. Let's try a quick poll:
Which of the following features is REQUIRED for the diagnosis to be made?
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Which of the following features is REQUIRED for the diagnosis to be made?
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