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Psoriasiform Scalp Findings in Dermatomyositis

Scalp: DM patients can present with a psoriasiform scalp eruption characterized redness,
or seborrheic dermatitis ... presenting sign in some cases ... #sign #SkinRash ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
- Pruritic/Scaly ... #Eczematous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Bullous systemic lupus ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
/ Scaly / Erythematous ... drinks • Perioral Dermatitis ... #Pustular #SkinRash ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
 •
soles • Discoid Lupus ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Algorithm DIFFUSE ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... Alopecia totalis (all scalp ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
- Differential Diagnosis ... cellulitis of the scalp ... Disease: Discoid lupus ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... #dermatology #Hairloss
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
febrile neutrophilic dermatosis ... Causes: - Idiopathic ... multiforme - Dermatomyositis ... - Lupus - Leukemia ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... Alopecia totalis (all scalp ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Vascular thrombosis
Antiphospholipid ... Syndrome (APLS) ... maternal chromosomal causes ... excluded Testing: • Lupus ... #diagnosis #hematology