Drug-induced and viral exanthems often present with remarkably similar clinical features, making accurate differentiation a common diagnostic challenge in practice. This quick educational video highlights key distinguishing clues including the 3 Ps: prodrome, pruritus, and pattern, along with history-taking, rash progression mapping, common triggers, and referral red flags to help clinicians stay vigilant during evaluation. Have you encountered cases where medication history changed the diagnosis completely? Watch now and sharpen your diagnostic approach! ##References## Khandpur, S., & Ahuja, R. (2022). Drug-Induced vs.
Viral Maculopapular Exanthem—Resolving the Dilemma. Dermatopathology, 9, 164–171. Singh, P., Jaiswal, A., & Arora, K. (2022). Histopathological and clinical correlation of cutaneous adverse drug reactions. International Journal of Research in Dermatology, 8(4), 392-397.…
