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Algorithm for Evaluating Skin Lesions

#Skin #Lesions #Algorithm #Dermatology #Diagnosis #Differential
Algorithm for Evaluating ... Skin Lesions ... #Skin #Lesions # ... Algorithm #Dermatology ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm ... or fluid-filled lesions ... Ill-appearing, vital sign ... sulfa-drug - Skin ... #Differential #
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Lesions == Macules ... Lesion / Systemic ... #generalized #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... malaria–endemic regions ... thin smear • Signs ... lesions? ... values supporting hematologic
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... redness of the skin ... , the differential ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Differential
Giant Cell (Temporal) Arteritis: Pathogenesis and investigations
Risk Factors:
 - Unclear environmental triggers (may be viral, not
yrs old; F>M Signs ... - Vasculitic skin ... lesions - Muscle-soreness ... Temporal #Arteritis #Pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis #Signs
Vascular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Petechiae < 0.2 cm diameter
 - Purpura 0.2
Vascular Skin Lesions ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... discolorations of skin ... #Differential #
Fever in Returning Travelers from Tropical Regions - Frequent Differential Diagnoses
Medical History:
 • Skin exposure to
- Frequent Differential ... Medical History: • Skin ... without localizing signs ... without genital lesions ... Returning #Traveler #differential
Pruritus - Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Macules / Papules / Plaques:
 • Xerosis (dry
Pruritus - Primary Skin ... Lesion - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Xerosis (dry skin ... #Differential #
Dematoses in Pregnancy - Specific Skin Conditions
Non-Pruritic
 • Pustular psoriasis of pregnancy
 • Impetigo Herpetiformis
Pruritic -
Lesion • Intrahepatic ... Lesion • Pemp ... pregnancy #rash #dermatology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm