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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Lesions == Macules ... renal failure/uremia ... Pruritus #primary #secondary ... #dermatology #Differential
Christmas Tree Rash of Pityriasis rosea
 - small oval scaling patches
 - Christmas tree pattern
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- long axis of lesion ... parallel to lines of skin ... Differential diagnosis: secondary ... rosea #clinical #dermatology ... #photo #PhysicalExam
Secondary Syphilis - Rash on Palms and Soles 
41ys, seen in our ED b/c of 20
- Rash on Palms ... Typical lesions ... present in 80% of cases ... #clinical #photo ... #physicalexam
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Rash Secondary ... Skin rash and malaise ... resembling rashes caused ... #Clinical #Photo ... #Dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... reddish-purple lesions ... in primary or secondary ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
Pustular Skin Lesions ... Burrows between fingers ... itchy rash 5. ... Secondary syphilis ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary Skin ... Lesion - Differential ... #Pruritus #secondary ... #systemic #generalized ... #dermatology #Differential
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
soles, sides of fingers ... fingernails (may be generalized ... honey-colored crusts ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential