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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
Diabetes Insipidus vs Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH (SIADH) - Comparison Table

Diabetes Insipidus - Inadequate ADH
SIADH -
) - Comparison Table ... SIADH #Comparison #Table ... #Pathophysiology ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
red-flags to exclude dermatologic ... Ill-appearing, vital sign ... 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 ... Auspitz sign, Koebner's ... , plaques with scaling ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential
Cushing Syndrome - Signs and Symptoms
Generalized: Weight gain, Slow healing of cuts, Increased risk of infections,
Cushing Syndrome - Signs ... and Symptoms Generalized ... Weight gain, Slow healing ... Muscular: Weakness Skin ... #endocrinology
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
with keratotic scaling ... inflammation on skin ... Manifestations #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #complications
Feedback Loop: Growth Hormone (GH)
Growth Hormone:
 • Liver -> GHR activates JAK-STAT pathway -> Incr IGF1
activates lipolysis Signs ... /Symptoms: • GH ... tunnel, OSA, Incr skin ... #FeedbackLoop #endocrinology ... #pathophysiology
Symptoms and Signs of Hypocalcemia
Muscular: Weakness, fatigue, Spasms, cramps
Neurologic: Tetany, Chvostek sign, Trousseau sign, Circumoral and
Symptoms and Signs ... Extrapyramidal disorders Dermatologic ... hair, Dry, scaly skin ... #Hypocalcemia #Symptoms ... #endocrinology
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... cold & mottled skin ... #21HydroxylaseDeficiency #21OHD #pathophysiology ... #genetics #endocrinology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Clinical Features 1) Skin ... easily bruisable skin ... Delayed wound healing ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology