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Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation ... and Hyperpigmentation ... HYPERPIGMENTATION ... #Hypopigmentation ... #Hyperpigmentation
Amiodarone Hyperpigmentation rash

#Clinical #Photo #Amiodarone #Rash #Hyperpigmentation
Amiodarone Hyperpigmentation ... Amiodarone #Rash #Hyperpigmentation
Skin Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diffuse:
 • Tanning
 • Adverse cutaneous drug eruption
 • Addison's disease
Skin Hyperpigmentation ... Post-Inflammatory hyperpigmentation ... #Hyperpigmentation
Diffuse Melanosis Cutis - Several weeks earlier, a progressive gray–blue discoloration of the skin had developed.
MelanosisCutis #Hyperpigmentation
Cutaneous signs of Addison's disease may be a useful clue. Hyperpigmentation especially involves sun-exposed areas and
Hyperpigmentation ... often have patchy hyperpigmentation ... flexural on oral hyperpigmentation
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Skin Hypopigmentation ... - Generalized hypopigmentation ... Post-inflammatory hypopigmentation ... #Hypopigmentation
Generalized Hyperpigmentation Differentials
Use the Mnemonic "no skin SPARED"

Images from dermnet.nz and merckmanuals

Mnemonic from https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis #differential
Generalized Hyperpigmentation
Nevus of Ota on Ocular Exam (Ocular Dermal Melanosis)

Benign melanosis in the distribution of the trigeminal
with associated hyperpigmentation
Dyskeratosis Congenita - Physical examination revealed short stature, thin graying hair, missing teeth, nail dystrophy (Panel
and reticulated hypopigmentation
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
hyperkalemia, hyperpigmentation