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Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... of hair, eyes, skin ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Skin Hypopigmentation ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
of germinative skin ... Causes: 1) Exfoliative ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Differential # ... Ddxof
Physiologic Skin Changes in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Face
 • Melasma
Abdomen
 • Linea Nigra 
Hormone induced
in Pregnancy - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hormone induced • Hyperpigmentation ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
Differential Diagnosis ... symptoms (HA, nausea ... status (edema, JVD, skin ... Diagnosis #EM #IM ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Skin Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diffuse:
 • Tanning
 • Adverse cutaneous drug eruption
 • Addison's disease
Skin Hyperpigmentation ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Facial Edema ... in 70% of cases ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... Hospital of Baltimore IM ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diagnosis Algorithm ... (all scalp and facial ... - Secondary to Skin ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... #causes
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
centrifugum • A chronic skin ... dermal macular hyperpigmentation ... infectiosum • Fever + facial ... comparison #table #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
lower legs over medial ... background of hyperpigmentation ... honey-colored crusts ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential