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Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation ... and Hyperpigmentation ... versicolor (can also be hyperpigmented ... HYPERPIGMENTATION ... #Hyperpigmentation
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Skin Hypopigmentation ... - Generalized hypopigmentation ... versicolor (can also be hyperpigmented ... Post-inflammatory hypopigmentation ... #Hypopigmentation
Insulin-Mediated Lipohypertrophy - Two painless, rubbery, hyperpigmented masses were noted near the umbilical area. The patient
painless, rubbery, hyperpigmented ... , although the hyperpigmentation
Hypersegmented neutrophil in a case of acute myeloid leukemia.

Dysplastic neutrophils are typically hypolobated but can be
Hypersegmented neutrophil ... hypolobated but can be hypersegmented ... oncopathmmb #Hypersegmented
Megaloblastic Anemia vs Normal Peripheral Smear

#Megaloblastic #Anemia #Peripheral #Smear #Comparison #Clinical #Hypersegmented #Neutrophil
Comparison #Clinical #Hypersegmented
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
Signs of Graves disease: 
• Goiter 
• Periorbital edema 
• Non-pitting edema causing hyperpigmented plaques 
•
edema causing hyperpigmented
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
Dyskeratosis Congenita - Physical examination revealed short stature, thin graying hair, missing teeth, nail dystrophy (Panel
and reticulated hypopigmentation
Combination of Skin Findings and Arthritis in Pediatrics Patient - Differential Diagnosis
Malar rash: 
 • A
erythematous or hyperpigmented ... Target sign with hyperpigmented