26 results
Morphology of Skin Lesions - Primary and Secondary - Description Algorithm
 • Primary Skin Lesion -
- Description Algorithm ... complication (infection ... • Secondary Skin ... complication (infection ... #dermatology
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS)

A 5-year-old girl presents to the ED with a rash that started
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin ... Syndrome (SSSS) ... upper respiratory infection ... #Clinical #Photo ... Peds #Pediatrics #Dermatology
Necrotizing Fasciitis: African-American patient with diabetes that predisposed him to rapidly 
progressive infection. Lower extremity is
less apparent secondary ... As the infection ... occurs deep to the skin ... Images #Clinical #Photo ... #Dermatology #Leg
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... Pruritus #primary #secondary ... #generalized #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Genital Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated - Vesicles:
 • Herpes simplex
Elevated - Papules / Plaques -
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... acuminata) • Secondary ... ) • Reiter's syndrome ... ) • Behcet's syndrome ... #skinlesions #dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... decalvans - Secondary ... to Skin Disease ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... • Screen for secondary ... drug reaction, infection ... Strongyloides infection ... symptoms (eg, skin
Vasculitis Involving the Skin - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary: 50% Cutaneous Vasculitis: Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Secondary: CTD: SLE, RA
Involving the Skin ... Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis Secondary ... related vasculitis, infections ... Disease • Cogan syndrome ... #dermatology #rheumatology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
purple, hemorrhagic skin ... leakage of RBC's secondary ... SLE) - Viral infections ... Kasabach-Merritt syndrome ... APLS • Acute Infectious
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Rash Secondary ... Skin rash and malaise ... treatment, the infection ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Photo ... #Dermatology