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Nikolsky's sign

Etiology: - Stevens-Johnson syndrome & toxic epidermal necrolysis (bullous) - pemphigus vulgaris - erythema multiforme (more severe forms) Clinical manifestations: - lateral pressure by fingers on skin adjacent to bullae dislodges the epidermis & extends the bullae

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Asboe-Hansen sign

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sign/symptom

References

  1. H. Quinny Cheng, USSF Fresno lecture, Oct 21, 1998
  2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 14, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2006
  3. NEJM Knowledge+ Dermatology