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Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
- THE ALGORITHMIC ... from other rashes based ... , the differential ... rash but without ... #Rash #Algorithm
Dermatomyositis
A middle-aged man describes progressive difficulty combing his hair and rising from a seated position over
Dermatomyositis ... This is a case of ... 1) heliotrope rash ... , 2) shawl sign, ... Papules #Clinical #Photo
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Papulosquamous Skin Rash ... - Differential ... silvery scale on elbows ... Auspitz sign, Koebner's ... #causes
Lymphocutaneous Sporotrichiosis Infection

Landscaper w/ painless nodular rash of arm present for months wax and wane; diagnosis?
Lymphocutaneous
painless nodular rash ... Papulonodular, erythematous ... painless, no systemic signs ... biopsy preferred Differential ... Infection #clinical #photo
Shawl sign poikiloderma in Dermatomyositis

Poikiloderma in general is a common finding in older individuals with chronic
Shawl sign poikiloderma ... in general is a common ... symptoms helps differentiate ... #Rash #Dermatomyositis ... Dermatology #Clinical #Photo
Top 10 situations when to think about lupus
1) Inflammatory joint pain (especially in the wrists and
the face (many differential ... including the very common ... 7) Always in case ... 8) Always in case ... #system #erythematosus
Dermatomyositis with heliotrope rash, shawl sign, and Gottron's papules

A middle-aged man describes progressive difficulty combing his
Dermatomyositis ... with heliotrope rash ... out this is a case ... 1) heliotrope rash ... dermatology #clinical #photo
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Common Dermatological ... associated with signs ... • Psoriasis - Elbows ... #dermatology #rash ... #differential #
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
(blue-purple) rash ... rash on the face ... chest (in a V-sign ... shoulders (in a shawl sign ... Muscle atrophy may cause
Poikiloderma of Civatte (Photodamage Poikiloderma)

Poikiloderma in general is a common finding in older individuals with chronic
in general is a common ... poikiloderma of dermatomyositis ... along with other signs ... symptoms helps differentiate ... #Photodamage #Rash