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Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
redness of the skin ... erythematous rash ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Erythematous #Rash ... #Differential
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
instability - New-onset fever ... sulfa-drug - Skin ... #Dermatology #Rash ... #Differential # ... Ddxof
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Erythroderma - Diagnostic ... Algorithm. ... #Dermatology #Rash ... #Differential # ... Ddxof
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Vesiculobullous Skin ... Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Fluid-filled Rash - Diagnostic Algorithm.  Pustule: 1) Pustules more commonly suggest an infectious process (bacterial,
- Diagnostic Algorithm ... proteins in the skin ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Differential # ... Ddxof
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
Algorithm. ... commonly renal and pulmonary ... Dermatology #Rash ... #Differential # ... Ddxof
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
rash in association ... Fever >38.5 2. ... Skin involvement ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Red Flags: • Fever ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #dermatology
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
maculopapular rash ... Presents as dyspnea ... infections with skin ... #Transfusion #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
maculopapular rash ... Presents as dyspnea ... infections with skin ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology