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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... renal failure/uremia ... parasitosis #Pruritus ... #primary #secondary ... #generalized #dermatology
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Eczematous Skin Rash ... - Differential ... Eczematous - Pruritic ... on scalp/face/central ... Secondary to venous
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
 •
Papulosquamous Skin Rash ... - Differential ... Planus - Purple, pruritic ... clearing • Secondary ... #Differential #
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential ... in primary or secondary ... blood test • Serology ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #Causes #dermatology
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... renal failure/uremia ... parasitosis #Pruritus ... #secondary #systemic ... #generalized #dermatology
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Approach to the differential ... maculopapular rash ... vesicular rash, ... loss, causing secondary ... #Algorithm #differential
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
lichenification; pruritus ... vesicles, scale, and pruritus ... Erythematous papules with central ... #dermatology ... #rash #differential
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
primary lesions - differential ... • Hematologic ... deficiency anemia ... of Dry Skin – General ... #Management #Nephrology
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
Classified among the secondary ... lymphadenopathy • Central ... Petechial or purpuric rash ... with leukopenia, anemia ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
pain • loss of secondary ... • Pernicious anemia ... respiratory failure • Neurologic ... fractures • Dental ... Hyophosphatasia #hepatology