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Terry's Nails

Proximal paleness extending halfway up the nail, often eliminating the lunula. Darker distal band. Seen
Darker distal band ... advanced age, liver disease ... #Terrys #Fingernails ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Photo ... #Sign
Cutaneous signs of Addison's disease may be a useful clue. Hyperpigmentation especially involves sun-exposed areas and
Cutaneous signs ... of Addison's disease ... may be a useful clue ... patients with darker ... #Addisons #disease
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma (involving nail)

While acral lentinginous melenoma is often seen anywhere on the palms, soles,
within the nail, a clue ... Lentiginous #Melanoma #Fingernails ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Photo ... #Sign
Lindsay's Nails (Half-and-half Nails)
Distal brown transverse band seen in kidney disease. Caused by increased pigment deposition.

#Lindsays
seen in kidney disease ... #Lindsays #Fingernails ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Photo ... #HalfAndHalf #Sign
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
vomiting • Fatigue Signs ... Cortisol Deficiency: Signs ... Reduced libido • Signs ... skin might be a clue ... endocrinology #diagnosis #signs
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... of cutaneous leukocytoclastic ... progressive) EGPA (Eosinophilic ... Polyangiitis): • Eosinophilia ... (lower legs), cutaneous
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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• EGPA: - Eosinophilia ... (Granulomatous disease ... aphthous ulcers, cutaneous ... purpura: strong sign ... of cutaneous leukocytoclastic