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Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
the Nikolsky sign ... erythematous rash ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Erythematous #Rash ... #Algorithm #Nikolsky
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic ... Ill-appearing, vital sign ... #Dermatology #Rash ... Maculopapular #Scaling #Color ... #Differential #Ddxof
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic ... Algorithm. ... commonly renal and ... #Dermatology #Rash ... #Differential #Ddxof
Dermatomyositis (DM) and Polymyositis (PM): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Elevated Antinuclear Antibodies: Anti-Jo-1, Anti-OJ, Anti-Mi2, Anti-SRP, Anti-EJ,
dorsum of the hands ... -> Heliotrope Rash ... Polymyositis #PM #Diagnosis ... Pathophysiology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Vasculitis
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
DM with generalized ... to have typical DM ... (blue-purple) rash ... renal carcinoma • Colon ... #rheumatology #dermatology
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Symptoms: • Gottron rash ... Gottron sign) ... flexors, quadriceps, finger ... DM • CPK 10X ULN ... • Mechanic's hands