Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Mar 2015
ReviewA review of traditional and novel oral anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy for dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons.
Dermatologic surgeons will increasingly encounter patients on novel oral antiplatelet and anticoagulant medications. ⋯ Novel anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs are revolutionizing therapy for cardiovascular diseases. As these medications become more prevalent, dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons must be mindful of the bleeding risk that will apply in our everyday practices.
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Feb 2015
ReviewMycoplasma pneumoniae-induced rash and mucositis as a syndrome distinct from Stevens-Johnson syndrome and erythema multiforme: a systematic review.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is associated with extrapulmonary complications, including mucocutaneous eruptions. These eruptions, which have been termed either "Stevens-Johnson syndrome" or "erythema multiforme" in the literature, may differ from drug-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome or viral-associated erythema multiforme. ⋯ M pneumoniae-associated mucocutaneous disease has prominent mucositis and sparse cutaneous involvement, although cutaneous involvement varies. Because of the distinct morphology, mild disease course, and potentially important clinical implications regarding treatment, we propose a revision of the nomenclature system and suggest the term "Mycoplasma-induced rash and mucositis" for these cases.