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rash_local [2026/04/18 10:37] – [Chronic localised rashes / skin pathology] gary1rash_local [2026/04/18 10:38] (current) – [Chronic localised rashes / skin pathology] gary1
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     *pyoderma gangrenosum - starts like an insect bite, usually very painful, develop a purple undermined edge      *pyoderma gangrenosum - starts like an insect bite, usually very painful, develop a purple undermined edge 
   *atopic eczema / dermatitis - usually mainly on flexure surfaces   *atopic eczema / dermatitis - usually mainly on flexure surfaces
 +  *topical steroid withdrawal syndrome (TSW) - often looks like a flare of atopic eczema
 +    *chronic, recurrent exfoliative pruritic rash with dry skin +/- papulo-pustules affecting various areas of body including atopic areas but commonly on face but with sparing nose and peri-oral region
 +    *recurrences can continue for up to 5 yrs after ceasing topical steroids although most cease after several months.
   *[[psoriasis]] - usually mainly on extensor surfaces   *[[psoriasis]] - usually mainly on extensor surfaces
   *contact dermatitis with repeated exposure   *contact dermatitis with repeated exposure
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   *lichen planus - esp. wrists, ankles   *lichen planus - esp. wrists, ankles
   *lupus   *lupus
-  *topical steroid withdrawal syndrome (TSW) 
-    *chronic, recurrent exfoliative pruritic rash with dry skin +/- papulo-pustules affecting various areas of body including atopic areas but commonly on face but with sparing nose and peri-oral region 
-    *recurrences can continue for up to 5 yrs after ceasing topical steroids although most cease after several months. 
   *plus there are many other chronic dermatoses   *plus there are many other chronic dermatoses
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