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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... = Primary Skin Lesions ... • Arthropod bites ... No Primary Skin Lesion ... Pruritus #primary #secondary
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
Pustular Skin Lesions ... - Differential ... Fire ant bites ... Secondary syphilis ... #Differential #
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... Muscle weakness (generalized ... Space occupying lesions ... venom from animal bites ... #Weakness #Differential
Scleroderma Like Conditions - Differential Diagnosis
Eosinophilic Fasciitis:
 - Orange peel induration (peau d'orange) of proximal extremities
Like Conditions - Differential ... Systemic Fibrosis: - Secondary ... planus-like skin lesions ... or localized or generalized ... #Diagnosis #comparison
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
No Primary Skin Lesion ... - Differential ... #Pruritus #secondary ... #systemic #generalized ... #dermatology #Differential
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
fingernails (may be generalized ... hyperkeratotic lesions ... extremities - Lesions ... pruritus • Insect bites ... dermatology #rash #differential