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Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Pathophysiology: ... of germinative skin ... cells. ... Basophils/Histamine 4) Skin-homing ... #Dermatology #Rash
Combination of Skin Findings and Arthritis in Pediatrics Patient - Differential Diagnosis
Malar rash: 
 • A
Combination of Skin ... and Arthritis in Pediatrics ... migrans: • Target sign ... gabrieltalledop #dermatology ... diagnosis #peds #pediatrics
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Ill-appearing, vital sign ... New-onset fever with rash ... sulfa-drug - Skin ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Rash #Maculopapular
Characteristic features of the rash are:

-Rough texture (like sandpaper)
-Worse in the skin folds e.g. groin, axilla,
features of the rash ... -Worse in the skin ... ) #Clinical #Dermatology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS)

A 5-year-old girl presents to the ED with a rash that started
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin ... the ED with a rash ... the patient’s rash ... #Photo #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Dermatology
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
redness of the skin ... staphylococcal scalded skin ... erythematous rash ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Erythematous #Rash
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
plugging -> Discoid Rash ... inflammation on skin ... Malar (butterfly) Rash ... Manifestations #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs
Giant Cell (Temporal) Arteritis: Pathogenesis and investigations
Risk Factors:
 - Unclear environmental triggers (may be viral, not
yrs old; F>M Signs ... Anemia - Giant cells ... - Vasculitic skin ... Temporal #Arteritis #Pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis #Signs
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Secondary Syphilis Rash ... Skin rash and malaise ... The signs and symptoms ... ▪ “Rash” (75% ... Clinical #Photo #Dermatology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophilia, 500-1,500 cells ... Hypereosinophilia, >1,500 cells ... organ-specific signs ... symptoms (eg, skin ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology