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SKIN RASHES 



Skin rashes can occur from a variety of factors, including infections, heat, allergens, immune
SKIN RASHES ... immune system disorders ... the presence of fever ... and systemic signs ... petechiae; #purpura; #rash
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Rash - Differential ... Red Flags: • Fever ... : - Autoimmune ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
centrifugum • A chronic skin ... • Can be induced ... • Can be associated ... gyratum repens • A skin ... comparison #table #differential
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Infiltrative Disorders ... Tuberculosis: can ... endocrine disorder ... • Low-grade fever ... patches on the skin
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Rare Disorder: ... onset of a rash ... - Rash: multiple ... Episcleritis Signs ... Causes: - Idiopathic
MIAMI Mnemonic for Differential Diagnosis of Lymphadenopathy
Malignancies
 - Kaposi sarcoma, leukemias, lymphomas, metastases, skin neoplasms
Infections
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lymphomas, metastases, skin ... tularemia, typhoid fever ... toxoplasmosis Autoimmune ... disorders - Dermatomyositis ... sarcoidosis Iatrogenic causes
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
weight loss, and fever ... 3rd Decade Skin ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Lupus nephritis can ... to: Arthritis, Fever
Approach to Joint Pain - Arthritis Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Versus Noninflammatory Pain
 • Is it inflammatory
Pain - Arthritis Differential ... Mechanical/degenerative disorders ... noninflammatory Signs ... Monoarthritis (>6 weeks) Can ... Be Caused By:
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... mucositis - Rash ... arterial aneurysms can ... Vasculitis: • Fevers ... purpura: strong sign
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... purpura: Strong sign ... , mucositis • Rash ... tract, and often causes ... arterial aneurysms can