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Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Pustular Skin Rash ... - Differential ... drinks • Perioral Dermatitis ... #SkinRash #dermatology ... #causes
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
Pustular Skin Lesions ... disease Pustular ... Generalized itchy rash ... skin disease in ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Adult-Onset Still's Disease
Clinical triad: Fever, Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin rash ± odynophagia
+ Biological inflammation: Increased neutrophils, Hyperferritinemia, decreased
Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin ... rash ± odynophagia ... fraction < 20% Differential ... hepatitis • Pulmonary ... #diagnosis #management
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Erythema ab igne • A dermatosis ... neonatorum • Pustular ... that smear of the pustular ... comparison #table #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
Diagnosis Framework ... tract, and often causes ... mucositis - Rash ... #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #classification
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
rash in association ... Edema in 70% of cases ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... SinaiBmoreIMRes #DRESS #Syndrome ... #dermatology #diagnosis
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... • Scaling, pustules ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Hypocomplementemia • Can cause ... : • 10%-15% Pulmonary ... , INC risk PE, Pulmonary ... Nephrogenic DI Hematologic ... Diagnosis #Management
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
3rd Decade Skin ... Disease Classification ... permanent alopecia Differential ... • Non-autoimmune ... deficiencies • Autoimmune
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... , mucositis • Rash ... tract, and often causes ... cutaneous vesicles, pustules ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology