What is the differential to consider in hemorrhagic lesions other than infection?- Coagulation abnormalities, such as idiopathic thrombocytopenia, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and clotting factor deficiencies
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis, which initially can present with petechial lesions
- Vasculitides, such as leukocytoclastic vasculitis secondary to an underlying collagen vascular disease, or periarteritis nodosa
- Raynaud’s syndrome or disease
- Ergot poisoning
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