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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
the Mnemonic "no skin ... www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics ... #differential #symptoms ... #signs #dermatology ... #skin #skinrash
Dermatofibroma 
 - Skin-colored to brown papule or nodule 
 - Firm, indurated texture 
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Dermatofibroma - Skin-colored ... Male - Dimple sign ... Dermatofibroma #Dermatology ... Benign #Clinical #Photo
Sarcoidosis 
Non-caseating granulomas (Composed of T-helper & inflammatory cells) 
Clinical:
 • Disease fatal in 10% of
& inflammatory cells ... • Neurologic: Bell's ... neuropathies • Skin ... Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis #Symptoms ... #Signs #Pulmonary
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
chest (in a V-sign ... shoulders (in a shawl sign ... Inverse Gottron’s sign ... ulcerations • Skin ... 50% of cases • Skin
Shawl sign poikiloderma in Dermatomyositis

Poikiloderma in general is a common finding in older individuals with chronic
Shawl sign poikiloderma ... along with other signs ... and symptoms helps ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo #Neck
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
workup for specific symptoms ... organ-specific signs ... or symptoms (eg ... , skin or esophageal ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
3
thickening Signs ... and Symptoms: ... Scleroderma #SSc #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #testing
COVID-19 Skin Rashes on Fingers and Toes

Please be aware there are skin signs of covid. Purple
COVID-19 Skin Rashes ... aware there are skin ... signs of covid. ... no other covid symptoms ... Fingers #Toes #Dermatology
Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
less systemic symptoms ... Dermatomyositis ... heliotrope rash, Shaw sign ... , holster sign, ... Myositis #diagnosis #rheumatology
Urticaria (hives): Skin reaction that occurs in response to cold, food allergies, meds, environmental exposures, stings,
infections
Urticaria (hives): Skin ... with systemic symptoms ... Images #Clinical #Photo ... #Dermatology #SkinRash