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Bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus vulgaris

Comparison Table via Physical Examination, Nikolsky Sign and Differential Diagnoses

#Diagnosis #Dermatology #Bullous
Examination, Nikolsky Sign ... and Differential ... Diagnoses #Diagnosis ... #Dermatology #Bullous ... #Comparison #Table
Generalized Hyperpigmentation Differentials
Use the Mnemonic "no skin SPARED"

Images from dermnet.nz and merckmanuals

Mnemonic from https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis #differential
from dermnet.nz and ... www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics ... -6011359#5 #diagnosis ... symptoms #signs ... #dermatology #skin
Nikolsky's Sign in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Nikolsky's sign is a clinical dermatological sign which is present
Nikolsky's Sign ... Nikolsky's sign ... dermatological sign ... #TEN #Dermatology ... #PhysicalExam #Video
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
the Nikolsky sign ... the Nikolsky sign ... , the differential ... fever or Nikolsky sign ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
Hemolytic Anemias - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Signs of anemia ... and hemolysis: ... #hematology
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic ... red-flags to exclude dermatologic ... Ill-appearing, vital sign ... #Dermatology #Rash ... Targetoid #Algorithm #Differential
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Systemic and ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... Psychiatric Disease ... #generalized #dermatology
Physiologic Skin Changes in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Face
 • Melasma
Abdomen
 • Linea Nigra 
Hormone induced
in Pregnancy - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Chadwick's sign ... (face, limbs, and ... Pregnancy #skin #dermatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Hypertension - Differential ... Diagnosis Portal ... significant portal HTN Signs ... obstruction) • Lack of signs ... #hepatology
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
papule (Table 1 ... diagnosis; however ... rashes but without signs ... diagnosis, which ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology