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Risk Factors and Signs of Copper Deficiency
Risk Factors:
 • Gastrointestinal: Previous upper bowel resection/bariatric surgery, Inflammatory
Risk Factors and Signs ... of copper-rich foods ... /jejunal nutrition ... , Malnutrition Signs ... Deficiency #diagnosis #signs
Characteristic features of the rash are:

-Rough texture (like sandpaper)
-Worse in the skin folds e.g. groin, axilla,
Worse in the skin folds ... , axilla, neck folds ... (Pastia’s lines ... ) #Clinical #Dermatology
Scarlet fever
• Delayed-type skin reactivity to pyrogenic exotoxin Requires prior exposure
• Diffuse erythematous eruption that generally
tongue - Pastia lines ... = petechial lines ... fossae and axillary folds ... fever #diagnosis #clinical ... #photo #signs #
Paronychia
Inflammation of the nail folds - red, swollen, often tender. Frequent immersion in water a risk
Inflammation of the nail folds ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Photo #Sign
Nickel Rich Foods
Ni 100 μg/kg: CarrotsvFigs, Lettuce, Green salad, Licorice, Mushrooms, Plaice and cod, Rhubarb, Tea
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Nickel Rich Foods ... Artichoke, Asparagus, Beans ... Cauliflower, Green beans ... Walnuts #Nickel #nutrition ... #Foods #Containing
List of Low Potassium Foods
 • Fruits: Apples, Applesauce, Berries, Cherries, Craisins, Cranberries, Figs, Grapes, Juice
Low Potassium Foods ... Orange), Lemons/limes ... Eggplant, Green Beans ... Low #Potassium #Foods ... #PatientInfo #Nutrition
Beau's Lines

Transverse depressed ridges seen in severe infection, MI, hypotension/shock, hypocalcemia, post-surgical, malnutrition and with certain
Beau's Lines ... #Beaus #Lines #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Photo #Sign
Muehrcke's Lines (Leukonychia striata)
Narrow while transverse lines (Not depressed, compared to Beau's lines). Usually 2 or
Muehrcke's Lines ... depressed, compared to Beau's ... lines). ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Photo #Sign
List of High Potassium Foods
 • Fruits: Bananas, Cantaloupe, Kiwi, Mango, Honeydew, Fresh Peaches, Nectarine, Oranges,
High Potassium Foods ... Soybeans), Lima Beans ... Tomatoes • Others: Beans ... High #Potassium #Foods ... #PatientInfo #Nutrition
Transverse lines of the fingernails. (A) Beau’s lines (arrows) of the thumbnail. (B) Mees’ lines (arrowheads)
(A) Beau’s lines ... toxin or drug.1, 2 Beau ... sign of acute toxicity ... nails, including Beau ... FingerNails #Ridges #Clinical