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Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
- Differential ... sclerosis (white "ash ... Tinea versicolor (can ... versicolor (more commonly ... #disorders #skin
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Skin Hypopigmentation ... - Differential ... sclerosis (white "ash ... Tinea versicolor (can ... #disorders #skin
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Rare Disorder: ... sudden onset of a rash ... - Rash: multiple ... Internal organs Most common ... Episcleritis Signs
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Insufficiency: Most Common ... Infiltrative Disorders ... Tuberculosis: can ... • Hyperpigmentation ... patches on the skin
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Can be induced ... dermal macular hyperpigmentation ... • Can be associated ... • Most commonly ... comparison #table #differential
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
3rd Decade Skin ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Lupus nephritis can ... Kidney disease common ... +) anti-Ro/SSA can
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Common Dermatological ... background of hyperpigmentation ... associated with signs ... #dermatology #rash ... #differential #
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Drug Associated (Commonly ... Associated: (± 100 % Commonly ... mucositis - Rash ... arterial aneurysms can ... purpura: strong sign
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... purpura: Strong sign ... most commonly affects ... , mucositis • Rash ... arterial aneurysms can
PALM RASHES 
Common features and patterns:
1.	Color:
o	Red or erythematous: Common in inflammatory or allergic reactions.
o	Purple or purpuric:
depigmentation disorders ... occur in chronic skin ... post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation ... Smooth or shiny: Can ... disease, or bullous skin