A man in his forties with a rash and hallucinations

Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2022 Jun 7;142(9). doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.21.0634. Print 2022 Jun 14.
[Article in English, Norwegian]

Abstract

Acute exacerbation of rash is common in patients with atopic dermatitis and has diverse aetiology. We describe a patient with atopic dermatitis who developed a pruritic, burning and weeping rash. The rash quickly worsened and developed into a serious condition for which early diagnosis and treatment are crucial.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Dermatitis, Atopic* / complications
  • Dermatitis, Atopic* / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Atopic* / drug therapy
  • Exanthema* / etiology
  • Hallucinations / complications
  • Humans
  • Male