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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... • Xerosis (dry skin ... renal failure/uremia ... parasitosis #Pruritus ... #generalized #dermatology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
soles, sides of fingers ... (e.g., fingers, ... on sun-damaged skin ... axillae, between fingers ... #dermatology
Symptoms Distinguishing Groups of Cutaneous Drug Reactions
IgE-mediated reactions:
 • Onset minutes to hours into treatment course
Raised off of the skin ... • Pruritic ... Typically less pruritic ... lasts > 24h • Fine ... Drug #Reactions #dermatology
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment ... clothing • Keep finger ... trimmed • For dry skin ... tolerated) #Pruritus ... #Management #Nephrology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome Treatment
Stop offending agents:
 • List as allergies
, IVIG etc • Skin ... antihistamine for pruritis ... Syndrome #Treatment #Management ... #dermatology
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Management of Pruritus ... Iron deficiency anemia ... of Dry Skin – General ... Dove sensitive skin ... especially in the winter
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia ... • Aplastic anemia ... Headaches • Pale skin ... #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... Skin Lesion - Differential ... renal failure/uremia ... parasitosis #Pruritus ... #generalized #dermatology
This is a quick overview of hormonal acne treatment for the medical student and resident.

Keep in
treatment #photo #management ... #skin #hormonal ... Dermatology Online ... hyperandrogenic skin ... Lessner E, Fisher
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
Weight loss • Anemia ... • Pruritis ... Immune hemolytic anemia ... classification #hematology ... #oncology #management