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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
Nikolsky's Sign in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Nikolsky's sign is a clinical dermatological sign which is present
Nikolsky's Sign in Toxic ... skin syndrome, caused ... differentiating between the diagnosis ... pemphigoid (where it is absent ... Nikolskys #Sign #TEN #Dermatology
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
- Differential Diagnosis ... demarcated • Atopic ... high doses of the agent ... Eczematous #SkinRash #dermatology ... #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 ... Anesthesia #Checklist #Diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism Overview

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

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Shafts Intact or Absent ... disorder • Atopic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #dermatology #Hairloss
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion: Methanol
Solvent found in cleaning and printing solutions, adhesives, stains, paint removers,
antifreeze agent in
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion ... removers, antifreeze agent ... gasoline additive Pharmacology ... , but does NOT cause ... osmolal gap #Diagnosis
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
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP)

AGEP is largely a clinical diagnosis based on classical skin findings in
Causes? ... patients, AGEP is caused ... During the acute ... the offending agent ... Exanthematous #Pustulosis #Dermatology