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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Systemic and Primary Causes ... ) • Atopic dermatitis ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... Pruritus #primary #secondary ... #generalized #dermatology
Nikolsky's Sign in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Nikolsky's sign is a clinical dermatological sign which is present
rubbing of the skin ... Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... /toxic epidermal ... syndrome, caused ... Nikolskys #Sign #TEN #Dermatology
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
risk factors, management ... #management #medications ... treatment #diagnosis #causes ... dermatitis #eczema #dermatology ... D, Galloway G, Murray
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
purple, hemorrhagic skin ... leakage of RBC's secondary ... Kasabach-Merritt syndrome ... Gardner-Diamond syndrome ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Eczematous Skin ... demarcated • Atopic ... Secondary to venous ... Eczematous #SkinRash #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Rash Secondary ... Skin rash and malaise ... resembling rashes caused ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Photo ... #Dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
• Loose anagen syndrome ... decalvans - Secondary ... to Skin Disease ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... in primary or secondary ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
 •
Papulosquamous Skin ... central clearing • Secondary ... Scarring and/or atrophic ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... • Acne • If secondary ... , oral cavity) Caused ... menstrual cycles 5) Secondary ... #Cushings #Syndrome