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Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation ... and Hyperpigmentation ... HYPERPIGMENTATION ... #Hyperpigmentation ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Skin Hypopigmentation ... - Generalized hypopigmentation ... Post-inflammatory hypopigmentation ... #Hypopigmentation ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Skin Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diffuse:
 • Tanning
 • Adverse cutaneous drug eruption
 • Addison's disease
Skin Hyperpigmentation ... Post-Inflammatory hyperpigmentation ... #Hyperpigmentation ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
: Most Common Cause ... Adrenalitis Other causes ... pain (10-40%), hyperpigmentation ... Hyperpigmentation ... Causes of Secondary
Physiologic Skin Changes in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Face
 • Melasma
Abdomen
 • Linea Nigra 
Hormone induced
Hormone induced • Hyperpigmentation ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Insulin-Mediated Lipohypertrophy - Two painless, rubbery, hyperpigmented masses were noted near the umbilical area. The patient
hyperpigmented masses ... Lipohypertrophy typically causes ... , although the hyperpigmentation
Adrenal Crisis
Do not confuse acute adrenal crisis with Addison disease. In 1855, Thomas Addison described a
weight loss, and hyperpigmentation ... hemorrhage can be a cause ... the most common cause ... the most common cause ... still the leading cause
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
aldosterone Causes ... : Most Common Causes ... Tuberculosis: can cause ... Dizziness • Nausea ... Deficiency: Signs • Hyperpigmentation
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
potential inciting causes ... Haverhill fever caused ... dermal macular hyperpigmentation ... with variety of causes ... • Cause is unknown
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
hypercortisolism: often hyperpigmentation ... , oral cavity) Caused ... Hyperpigmentation ... polyuria in the case ... hypertension (90% of cases