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Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Vesiculobullous Rash

Febrile, Diffuse Distribution:
 - Varicella,  Smallpox,  Disseminated, Gonococcal,
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Vesiculobullous Rash ... Febrile, Diffuse ... : - Contact Dermatitis ... #Dermatology #Skin
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Diffuse Congenital ... • Piebaldism Diffuse ... sclerosis (white "ash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Vesiculobullous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 
Vesiculobullous rashes provoke significant angst
in many physicians (Figure 5, page
Vesiculobullous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... or afebrile and noting ... ; contact dermatitis ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Algorithm #Differential
Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
of hair, eyes, skin ... • Vitiligo Localized ... sclerosis (white "ash ... leaf" macules) Localized ... #causes
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diagnosis Algorithm ... / LOCALIZED Scarring ... - Secondary to Skin ... #Alopecia #dermatology ... #causes
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
pus • Material composed ... disease Pustular Localised ... Rosacea Pustular Diffuse ... Generalized itchy rash ... eruption • Diffuse
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
for Hair Loss Localized ... / Focal Hair Loss ... Capitis - Skin ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... Examine the entire skin
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Erythema ab igne • A dermatosis ... centrifugum • A chronic skin ... Lyme in early localized ... Usually composed ... #compared
PALM RASHES 
Common features and patterns:
1.	Color:
o	Red or erythematous: Common in inflammatory or allergic reactions.
o	Purple or purpuric:
suggest vascular or hematologic ... o Moist or oozing ... o Localized: Often ... Drug Reactions: Diffuse ... #rash #palm #dermatitis