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Generalized Hyperpigmentation Differentials
Use the Mnemonic "no skin SPARED"

Images from dermnet.nz and merckmanuals

Mnemonic from https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis #differential
the Mnemonic "no skin ... www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics ... #differential #symptoms ... #signs #dermatology ... #skin #skinrash
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
- Pathophysiology ... red-flags to exclude dermatologic ... sulfa-drug - Skin ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Maculopapular #Scaling
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Papulosquamous Skin ... , plaques with scaling ... with elevated scaling ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential
Urticaria (hives): Skin reaction that occurs in response to cold, food allergies, meds, environmental exposures, stings,
infections
Urticaria (hives): Skin ... with systemic symptoms ... Clinical #Photo #Dermatology ... #SkinRash #Urticaria
Psoriasis: Chronic, idiopathic condition that leads to swelling, redness, and scaling of the skin.

Charlie Goldberg, M.D.
, redness, and scaling ... of the skin. ... Clinical #Photo #Dermatology ... #SkinRash #Psoriasis ... #Scaling #UCSDH
Psoriasis: Chronic, idiopathic condition that leads to swelling, redness, and scaling of the skin.

Charlie Goldberg, M.D.
, redness, and scaling ... of the skin. ... Clinical #Photo #Dermatology ... #SkinRash #Psoriasis ... #Hands #Scaling
Psoriasis: Chronic, idiopathic condition that leads to swelling, redness, and scaling of the skin.

Charlie Goldberg, M.D.
, redness, and scaling ... of the skin. ... Clinical #Photo #Dermatology ... #SkinRash #Psoriasis ... #Trunk #Scaling
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Pustular Skin Rash ... distribution, sparing ... #Pustular #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
exposed areas -> Scaring ... with keratotic scaling ... inflammation on skin ... Manifestations #pathophysiology ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Eczematous Skin ... vesicles, erosions scaling ... #Eczematous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential