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Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
redness of the skin ... the Nikolsky sign ... syndrome (SSS) in infants ... the Nikolsky sign ... fever or Nikolsky sign
Clinical features of shock from dehydration in an infant

Decreased level of consciousness 
Sunken fontanelle 
Dry mucous
dehydration in an ... infant Decreased ... Pale or Mottled Skin ... Extremities #PhysicalExam ... #Signs #Symptoms
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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: erythematous nodules ... Thrombosis and arterial ... aneurysms can also ... purpura: strong sign ... testes -> pain, infarct
Signs of Peripheral Arterial Disease on Foot Exam

You can see reduced arterial pulses, skin atrophy, thinning
Signs of Peripheral ... Arterial Disease ... Foot Exam You can ... pulses, skin atrophy ... Disease #PAD #Foot #PhysicalExam
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Capitis - Skin ... Discoid lupus erythematosus ... Examination: • Signs ... Examine the entire skin
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
associated with signs ... temples, upper lip - Tan ... on sun-damaged skin ... dermatology #rash #differential ... #diagnosis #skin
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... with pigmented skin ... are observed for signs ... defects of the skin ... #PhysicalExam #
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
response to local skin ... Vascular Disease: Arterial ... prick test that can ... Behcet disease) Differential ... diagnosis #management #signs
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... : Erythematous nodules ... syndrome • Coronary arteries ... Thrombosis and arterial ... aneurysms can also
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Infections in HIV - Differential ... • CT: Halo sign ... • Polymorphic skin ... papules, pustules, erythematous ... • Lung Exam: Can