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Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Rash - Differential ... Auspitz sign, Koebner's ... soles • Discoid Lupus ... #SkinRash #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Dermatomyositis with heliotrope rash, shawl sign, and Gottron's papules

A middle-aged man describes progressive difficulty combing his
, shawl sign, and ... , 2) shawl sign, ... #heliotrope #skinrash ... #shawl #sign #GottronsPapules ... #dermatology #clinical
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Skin Disease Classification ... polyclinic or patchy papulosquamous ... • Anti-Ro/SSA autoantibodies ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Still disease, dermatomyositis
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
without these autoantibodies ... chest (in a V-sign ... shoulders (in a shawl sign ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... dermatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... mucositis - Rash ... erythematosus, ... purpura: strong sign ... #classification