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Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Diagnosis Algorithm ... tapioca-like vesicles on hands ... #Eczematous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
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
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 ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pruritic / Scaly ... #Pustular #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... soles • Discoid Lupus ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... Alopecia totalis (all scalp ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
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
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
SLE), Sjogren's Syndrome ... , Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis ... • Nucleolar: Diffuse ... ANA #patterns #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #differential
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
Skin Lesions - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Eruptions (Face/Scalp ... Irregular pustules on hands ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
permanent alopecia Differential ... Still disease, dermatomyositis ... pneumonitis • Diffuse ... diffuse peritonitis ... #Rheumatology