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Psoriasiform Scalp Findings in Dermatomyositis

Scalp: DM patients can present with a psoriasiform scalp eruption characterized redness,
or seborrheic dermatitis ... the presenting sign ... #sign #SkinRash ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Pruritic / Scaly ... drinks • Perioral Dermatitis ... centered around hair ... thick honey-yellow crusts ... #Pustular #SkinRash
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... blisters, possibly crusts ... Bullous systemic lupus ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
cellulitis of the scalp ... Disease: Discoid lupus ... Scarring Alopecia: Lupus ... Examination: • Signs ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Alopecia totalis (all scalp ... • Discoid lupus ... • Aplasia cutis ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology
Dermatomyositis with heliotrope rash, shawl sign, and Gottron's papules

A middle-aged man describes progressive difficulty combing his
difficulty combing his hair ... Nutrient def. w dermatitis ... #heliotrope #skinrash ... #dermatology #clinical ... #photo
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
• Atopic dermatitis ... associated with signs ... Folliculitis - Any hair-bearing ... honey-colored crusts ... ; pruritis #dermatology
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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with overlying scale ... Auspitz sign, Koebner's ... soles • Discoid Lupus ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
febrile neutrophilic dermatosis ... Episcleritis Signs ... multiforme - Dermatomyositis ... ’s syndrome - Lupus ... Syndrome #diagnosis #dermatology