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Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
therapy is non-pharmacologic ... the first line pharmacologic ... If patients using ... of the biologic agent ... #Dermatology #Management
DOAC: Cheat Sheet - Atrial Fibrillation, VTE Prophylaxis, VTE and Renal Dosing

Renal Dosing:
Apixaban (25% renal clearance):
VTE and Renal Dosing ... Renal Dosing ... recommend alternative agent ... Anticoagulation #Hematology ... #Pharmacology #
As a follow up to a previously uploaded infographic delineating indications for the widely-used induction agents
to use a given agent ... anesthesiology #sideeffects ... propofol-intravenous/details/list-sideeffects ... Warnings & Dosing ... Warnings & Dosing
Nikolsky's Sign in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Nikolsky's sign is a clinical dermatological sign which is present
Nikolsky's Sign in Toxic ... Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/toxic ... skin syndrome, caused ... pemphigoid (where it is absent ... Nikolskys #Sign #TEN #Dermatology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... effective oral agent ... • Does not cause ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
demarcated • Atopic ... high doses of the agent ... Eczematous #SkinRash #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
maintained fever CAUSES ... insulation, high ambient ... (→ 3-14) e.g. during ... amphetamines) Toxic ... #Differential #Causes
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism: • Toxic ... Hot nodule) • Toxic ... radiocontrast agent ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #differential #endocrinology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Shafts Intact or Absent ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... disorder • Atopic ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
A quick infographic on the importance of sun protection and the various results of sun damage
#wavelengths #causes ... #diagnosis #dermatology ... Toxic effects of ... Dong K, Goyarts