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Psoriasiform Scalp Findings in Dermatomyositis

Scalp: DM patients can present with a psoriasiform scalp eruption characterized redness,
intense pruritus, and ... or seborrheic dermatitis ... #sign #SkinRash ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly ... tapioca-like vesicles on hands ... #Eczematous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential
ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
SLE), Sjogren's Syndrome ... , Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis ... • Nucleolar: Diffuse ... ANA #patterns #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #differential
Skin Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Rash
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection

Malar rash
	• SLE
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection
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Antiphospholipid-antibody syndrome ... lesions • Discoid lupus ... Sarcoidosis #dermatology ... #skin #rashes #differential ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
and Focal) Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... Alopecia totalis (all scalp ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Pruritic / Scaly ... Erythematous papules and ... drinks • Perioral Dermatitis ... #Pustular #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diagnosis Framework ... cellulitis of the scalp ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Myositis and Myopathies
Polymyositis 
 • Progressive, symmetric muscle weakness 
 • Elevated CK, +Anti-Jo, +Anti-Mi2
Dermatomyositis
Anti-Jo, +Anti-Mi2 Dermatomyositis ... Myopathy • Diffuse ... Myopathies #myopathy #differential ... #diagnosis #comparison ... #rheumatology
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis

Congenital Diseases:
• GATA2 deficiency
• Fanconi’s anemia
• Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
• Ribosomopathy or telomeropathy

Cancer:
• Leukemia
• Lymphoma

Inflammatory
Diagnosis Congenital ... Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome ... Inflammatory and ... Diseases: • Systemic lupus ... #Diagnosis #Hematology
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... with overlying scale ... soles • Discoid Lupus ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential