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Henoch Schonlein Leg Rash - Palpable Purpura
Purpura: Low Platelets or Vasculitis?
45 years old, seen in our
Rash - Palpable ... Tip: To differentiate ... later confirmed by skin ... #photo #dermatology ... #HSP
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential ... Pinpoint areas (less ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #Causes #dermatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
arthralgia, arm/leg ... of shoulder and hip ... , neurologic, and ... , mucositis • Rash ... purpura (lower legs
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Approach to the differential ... nose (epistaxis), skin ... alopecia, purpura, palpable ... vesicular rash, ... nephrotic #syndrome #nephrology
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
such as arms or legs ... clothing • Keep finger ... trimmed • For dry skin ... Uremic #Uremia #Management ... #Nephrology #CKD
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Ankles, lower legs ... soles, sides of fingers ... extremities, especially legs ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
weakness, arms > legs ... life-threatening Differential ... stimulation - Single fiber ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
flexors of the legs ... not swollen or less ... simplex virus, HIV, Hep ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Management of Pruritus ... primary lesions - differential ... Dove sensitive skin ... especially in the winter ... #Nephrology #CKD