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Date of Award
Spring 2023
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Diana Hawthorne
Abstract
Certain rashes can be difficult to clinically diagnose early in their disease progression. Poor sensitivity and specificity with diagnostics also contribute to delayed or misdiagnosis. This ultimately can result in high mortality rates and poor patient outcomes. A provider must overcome those obstacles by ensuring a thorough, systematic approach is taken in regard to understanding patient history, and identifying any red flags and risk factors associated with the rash. In addition, this article outlines physical exam findings that are specific towards diagnosing certain rashes, as well as findings that warrant a more serious work-up and possibly, hospital admission.
Recommended Citation
Mikkelson, Brian, "Rashes; Dangerous or Benign" (2023). Capstone Showcase. 3.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2023/pa/3
Rashes; Dangerous or Benign
Certain rashes can be difficult to clinically diagnose early in their disease progression. Poor sensitivity and specificity with diagnostics also contribute to delayed or misdiagnosis. This ultimately can result in high mortality rates and poor patient outcomes. A provider must overcome those obstacles by ensuring a thorough, systematic approach is taken in regard to understanding patient history, and identifying any red flags and risk factors associated with the rash. In addition, this article outlines physical exam findings that are specific towards diagnosing certain rashes, as well as findings that warrant a more serious work-up and possibly, hospital admission.