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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 ... #generalized #dermatology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... Muscle weakness (generalized ... central nervous system ... Nervous System: ... venom from animal bites
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
Pustular Skin Lesions ... - Differential ... Fire ant bites ... Acute generalized ... #Differential #
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Generalized: • ... Vascular: • Systemic ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... underlying cause + Systemic ... or destructive lesion
Scleroderma Like Conditions - Differential Diagnosis
Eosinophilic Fasciitis:
 - Orange peel induration (peau d'orange) of proximal extremities
Like Conditions - Differential ... treatment Nephrogenic Systemic ... planus-like skin lesions ... or localized or generalized ... #Scleroderma #Differential
Genital Ulcers - Atypical causes of genital ulcers that can be difficult to diagnose & manage.
dark field and biops ... Lipschutz ulcer Vulvar lesions ... accompanying GI and other systemic ... Atypical #causes #differential
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
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
- Overview and Differential ... Generalized: Chills ... Vascular: • Systemic ... underlying cause + Systemic ... #Endocarditis #Differential