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Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Vesicles ... Bullous systemic lupus ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash ... #Algorithm #causes
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Gastrointestinal Manifestations
 - Thrombosis of vessels in the pancreas, Vasculitis -> Acute Pancreatitis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... - Budd Chiari Syndrome ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #diagnosis
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
• Primary Sjögren's is a solitary process whereas secondary Sjögren's
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome ... RA) or systemic lupus ... erythematosus (SLE) Signs ... #Pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis #Signs
Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
• Ex: Systemic Lupus ... Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... , Contact Dermatitis ... Reactions #Types #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Disease: Discoid lupus ... Scarring Alopecia: Lupus ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Examination: • Signs
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Erythrematous ... Auspitz sign, Koebner's ... soles • Discoid Lupus ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
febrile neutrophilic dermatosis ... Episcleritis Signs ... - Lupus - Leukemia ... cutis Diagnosis ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
, and systemic lupus ... - Contact dermatitis ... Hypersensitivity #Types #Classification ... #Pathophysiology ... #Allergy #Diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... inflammation Others: • Lupus ... such as systemic lupus ... purpura: strong sign ... #rheumatology #classification
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... at the time of diagnosis ... skin (16-32%): lupus ... #Management #Signs