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Dermatology clinic

Sudden onset of blistering lesions in a young boy

Gayle Fischer
Abstract
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Key Points
    Case history

    A 12-year-old boy presents with sudden onset of blistering lesions on his arms and legs (Figures 1a and b), occurring a few days after he developed a typical cold sore on his upper lip.

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