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Symposium Skin diseases: DERMATOLOGIC EMERGENCIES

Dermatologic emergencies

When early recognition can be lifesaving

Pages 67-82 | Published online: 05 Dec 2017
 

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Several dermatoses are potentially fatal, and the mortality rate for some is quite high; prompt recognition and treatment are essential. Dr Gannon's succinct discussions of pemphigus vulgaris, necrotizing fasciitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic shock syndrome, and urticaria and angioedema will leave physicians well prepared to quickly identify these diseases and provide appropriate treatment.

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Tracy Gannon

Tracy Gannon, MD Dr Gannon is clinical assistant professor, department of dermatology, University of Minnesota Medical School—Minneapolis, and staff dermatologist, Hennepin Faculty Associates, Minneapolis.

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