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Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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Systemic Sclerosis ... Scleroderma) Multi-system ... LcSSc) - distal skin ... Scleroderma #SSc #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #signs
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) 
(aka Ritter disease)

#Staphylococcal #Scalded #Skin #Syndrome #SSSS #Diagnosis #Pediatrics #Dermatology #Ritter
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin ... Staphylococcal #Scalded #Skin ... Syndrome #SSSS #Diagnosis ... #Pediatrics #Dermatology
Systemic Sclerosis Associated Autoantibodies
Anti-topoisomerase I (anti-Sc170): Diffuse skin disease, Pulmonary fibrosis
Anti-centromere: Limited skin disease (~93-95%), Pulmonary
Systemic Sclerosis ... anti-Sc170): Diffuse skin ... BCM_InternalMed #Systemic ... Autoantibodies #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Combination of Skin Findings and Arthritis in Pediatrics Patient - Differential Diagnosis
Malar rash: 
 • A
and Arthritis in Pediatrics ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Suggestive of systemic ... #differential #diagnosis ... #peds #pediatrics
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Generalized Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm - Systemic ... • Xerosis (dry skin ... #generalized #dermatology ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome Treatment
Stop offending agents:
 • List as allergies
Eosinophilia and Systemic ... DRESS) Syndrome Treatment ... Steroids for severe systemic ... , IVIG etc • Skin ... #Management #dermatology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Summary
Antinuclear (ANA) - 95% - Initial screening test
Anti-dsDNA - 50%
 • Associated
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Associated with skin ... severe disease Treatment ... #SLE #Summary #diagnosis ... #rheumatology #
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment ... Ulcers: • Treatment ... refractory disease Skin ... Neuro disease: • Systemic ... #pharmacology #rheumatology
Diagnosis of IgA Vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein Purpura) - French Vasculitis Study Group 

1) Suggestive clinical manifestations
Diagnosis of IgA ... - Most common systemic ... - Systemic disease ... #Rheumatology # ... Peds #Pediatrics
SKIN RASHES 



Skin rashes can occur from a variety of factors, including infections, heat, allergens, immune
SKIN RASHES ... Skin rashes ... allergens, immune system ... rapid and accurate diagnosis ... important to make treatment