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Acne treatment algorithm suggested by Gollnick et al - Mild Moderate and Severe Acne
#Management #Dermatology #PrimaryCare
Acne treatment algorithm ... Acne #Management #Dermatology ... #PrimaryCare #Acne ... #Treatment #Algorithm
AAFP Severity-based approach to treating acne.

#Management #Dermatology #PrimaryCare #Acne #Algorithm #Treatment
#Management #Dermatology ... #PrimaryCare #Acne ... #Algorithm #Treatment
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
disease Tissue Damage ... Non malignant hematologic ... effect following treatment ... states • Non-hematologic ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
→ Refer to hematology ... • Nonmalignant hematologic ... Rebound effect from treatment ... infections • Tissue damage ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
#Management #Dermatology ... #PrimaryCare #Acne ... #Treatment #Algorithm
Description for patients of how to care for black hair to avoid hair and scalp damage.
hair and scalp damage ... to all ages #treatment ... #hairdamage #dermatology ... #primarycare #cosmetic
Warm vs Cold Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia:
 • Mechanism: IgG and Complement-mediated
 • Etiology:
Spherocytes • Treatment ... transient hemolysis • Treatment ... Plasmapheresis - VA ... Hemolytic #Anemia #hematology
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
INR Warfarin dosage ... #pharmacology #treatment ... decisionaid #cardiology #hematology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... and endothelial damage ... and endothelial damage ... Renal Failure Treatment ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
signs of end organ damage ... • Treatment: ... Low calcium • Treatment ... - Hyperkalemia treatment ... diagnosis #management #hematology