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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... renal failure/uremia ... #primary #secondary ... #systemic #generalized ... #dermatology #Differential
Vasculitis: In this instance, the vasculitic skin lesions were secondary to Haemophilus endocarditis.
Photo credit, Josh Fierer,
the vasculitic skin ... lesions were secondary ... Photo credit, Josh ... Fierer, M.D. ... #Dermatology #SkinRash
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 ... #secondary #systemic ... #generalized #dermatology
Christmas Tree Rash of Pityriasis rosea
 - small oval scaling patches
 - Christmas tree pattern
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parallel to lines of skin ... Differential diagnosis: secondary ... rosea #clinical #dermatology ... #photo #PhysicalExam
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment ... clothing • Keep finger ... trimmed • For dry skin ... Creamy Vaseline Generalized ... tolerated) #Pruritus
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
soles, sides of fingers ... (e.g., fingers, ... fingernails (may be generalized ... axillae, between fingers ... #dermatology
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
Burrows between fingers ... , groin • Generalized ... Acute generalized ... Secondary syphilis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Leukemias Overview: ALL, CML, AML, APML, CLL

Acute leukemias > 20% blasts in the peripheral blood smear
sweats, bleeding • Pruritis ... - infiltrates (anemia ... bone marrow and secondary ... CLL -> Invade Skin ... #Leukemia #Hematology