Vesiculobullous Or Pustular Eruptions Rash Mnemonic

V – Varicella: A highly contagious disease occurring in winter or spring, characterized by pruritic lesions in different stages of development.

A – At any point in time: Varicella lesions can be in different stages of development within a given region of the body.

R – Regions occluded by bathing suits: Lesions of hot-tub folliculitis occur in areas covered by bathing suits after outbreaks in hot tubs or swimming pools.

I – Immunocompromised hosts: Varicella vesicles may lack the characteristic erythematous base or appear hemorrhagic in individuals with weakened immune systems.

O – Outbreaks after bathing: Hot-tub folliculitis generally occurs in outbreaks after bathing in hot tubs or swimming pools.

L – Lesions at the same stage: Variola (smallpox) lesions are all at the same stage of development in a given region of the body.

A – All on the face: Variola lesions are most prominent on the face and extremities.

L – Lesions on the trunk: Varicella lesions are most prominent on the trunk.

E – Erythematous base: Herpes simplex virus infection is characterized by hallmark grouped vesicles on an erythematous base.

S – Site of the mouse-mite bite: Rickettsialpox can be distinguished from varicella by an eschar at the site of the mouse-mite bite.

I – Individual taking new medications: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis should be considered in individuals who are acutely febrile and taking new medications.

O – Often documented in urban settings: Rickettsialpox is often documented in urban areas.

N – New medications: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis should be considered in individuals taking new medications, especially anticonvulsant or antimicrobial agents.