A rash on the palms and soles can be seen in several conditions, remembered by the mnemonic CARS (Coxsackievirus A, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Erythema multiforme, Secondary Syphilis). CARE can also be inferred for other possibilities like Chickenpox/Varicella and fungal infections.
Seis enfermedades pueden causar sarpullido en las palmas y las plantas: Coxsackievirus A, Fiebre Maculosa de las Montañas Rocosas, Eritema Multiforme, Sífilis secundaria, y en menor medida, Varicela y algunas infecciones por hongos como la Tiña.
| Front | Name diseases associated with rash on PALMS and SOLES |
|---|---|
| Back | Coxsackievirus A infection (hand, foot, mouth disease) Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Erythema Multiforme Secondary (2°) Syphilis Mnemonic: You drive CARS with CARE using your PALMS and SOLES |
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