MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'erythema'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:02:27 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050576&cid=t_283719_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrlindagalloway.files.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F2078708_f260.jpg When we think of skin changes in pregnancy, what immediately comes to mind are stretch marks or Striae Gravidarum . Stretch marks occur because of a breakdown of collagen, a substance that holds the skin together and is responsible for its stretching. Teen pregnant patients are more at risk for having stretch marks. Why is that important? Because, according to medical literature, stretch marks can increase the risk of having lacerations (or tears) during birth. Another fairly common skin condition during pregnant is called Pruritus gravidarum or generalized itching during pregnancy without the presence of a rash. Approximately 14% of pregnant women are affected by this condition and it is associated with twin pregnancies, fertility treatments and diabetes. As stated in my previous blog, it... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050576 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:00:59 +0100 5050576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4241668&cid=t_283719_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fglucagonoma%2F s are neuroendocrine tumors that arise in the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets. These tumors secrete glucagon and the diagnosis is made by elevated serum levels. These tumors are signs and symptoms of diabetes, hypercoagulability, and the pathognomonic skin rash of necrolytic migratory erythema, which is the presenting feature in 70% of cases. There is sometimes associated stomatitis and glossitis. Glucagonomas are rare but are malignant in 50%-100% of cases. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4241668 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:21:39 +0100 4241668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3201715&cid=t_283719_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F01%2Ftoxic-shock-syndrome%2F Pathophysiology 1) multisystem organ dysfunction secondary to release of toxins by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes 2) associated with use of hyperabsorbent tampons (usually Staph etiology) Signs and Symptoms 1) abrupt onset of fever 2) vomiting 3) diarrhea 4) myalgias 5) abdominal pain 6) headache 7) sore throat “strawberry tongue” 9) neurological deficits 10) erythematous mucous membranes (conjunctiva, oropharynx, vagina) 11) rapid progression to hypotension with renal and cardiac failure 12) scarlatina skin rash starting 5-7 days after onset (also sometimes intense rubor described as erythroderma occurs) 13) desquamation occurring 7-10 days ofter onset on palms and soles (Staph etiology only) 14) late sequelae – peripheral gangrene, asthenia, neuropsych... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3201715 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:10:18 +0100 3201715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189279&cid=t_283719_123_f&fid=39041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrnabong.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fmy-newborn-has-rash.html Erythema Toxicum This rash usually appears after 24-48 hours after birth and can appear up to the 10th day of life. This is a benign and self-limiting condition with the cause unknown. This was called as "flea bites of the newborn"because it is very similar to how flea bites look like. The rash are usually 2 to 3cm in diameter and you can have vary from a few lesions to a hundred and when you look closely you will see a central pustule or papule. This can be found on the face, arms, back, chest and abdominal area. The palms and soles of the feet are spared. This usually resolves in 5-7 days of age and no treatment is necessary. (Source: Dr Nabong's Pediatric Blogs) Dr Nabong's Pediatric Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189279 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:04:00 +0100 3189279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741100&cid=t_283719_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FuSf-IPhJQ3M%2F During the earliest stages of a virus infection, cytokines are produced when innate immune defenses are activated. The rapid release of cytokines at the site of infection initiates new responses with far-reaching consequences that include inflammation. One of the earliest cytokines produced is tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), which is synthesized by activated monocytes and macrophages. This cytokine changes nearby capillaries so that circulating white blood cells can be easily brought to the site of infection. TNF-α can also bind to receptors on infected cells and induce an antiviral response. Within seconds, a series of signals is initiated that leads to cell death, an attempt to prevent the spread of infection. Inflammation is a very prominent response to TNF-α. There are four typ... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741100 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:51:50 +0100 2741100