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Nikolsky's Sign
Aka: Nikolsky's Sign, Nikolsky Sign
- See Also
- Bulla (Blister)
- Indication
- Evaluation of Bulla (Blister)
- Technique
- Lateral pressure applied to edge of bulla
- Positive test if bulla extends laterally with pressure
- Suggests Epidermis detaches from skin
- Causes: Positive test
- Pemphigus conditions (e.g. Pemphigus Vulgaris)
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- Staphylococcus Scalded Skin Syndrome
- References
- Salopek (1997) Br J Dermatol 136(5):762-7 +PMID:9205514 [PubMed]