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Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
APPROACH Characterized ... by diffuse redness ... erythematous rash ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Erythematous #Rash
Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... sclerosis (white "ash ... McCune Albright syndrome ... disorders #skin #dermatology ... #causes
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... • Discoid lupus ... #causes
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
) Suspect: Clinical ... Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... Clinical Features ... pneumonitis • Diffuse ... enteropathy, and diffuse
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Diffuse blanching ... dogs & latter can cause ... gram-negative bacillus cause ... #dermatology #clinical ... #photo
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... #causes
Vancomycin induced Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (LCV) of the Hand
70 M vertebral osteomyelitis on vancomycin and cefepime for
Presents with diffuse ... palpable rash. ... Churg-Strauss syndrome ... Hand #skinrash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Vascular thrombosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome ... - 1 or more clinical ... maternal chromosomal causes ... excluded Testing: • Lupus ... #diagnosis #hematology