9th July 2023

A 68-year-old male presents systemically unwell. He has a background of gout and was started on allopurinol

A 68-year-old male presents systemically unwell. He has a background of gout and was started on allopurinol 4 weeks ago. On examination, his skin is warm and tender to touch. He has diffuse erythema with areas of flaccid bullae and widespread epidermal loss. There is also mucosal ulceration and bilateral conjunctivitis. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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