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Transverse lines of the fingernails. (A) Beau’s lines (arrows) of the thumbnail. (B) Mees’ lines (arrowheads)
can be caused by ... suggest underlying systemic ... are a typical sign ... FingerNails #Ridges #Clinical ... #PhysicalExam #Photo
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
the Fingers Clinically ... Systemic causes ... growth from systemic ... Abnormal #Pathology #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Signs
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Alopecia areata (+Nail ... Examination: • Signs ... skin surface, nails ... Vitamin D levels Systemic ... #dermatology #Hairloss
Bullous Pemphigoid - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathophysiology: Autoantibody-mediated damage to epithelial basement membrane -> separation of
Management Summary Pathophysiology ... epidermis from dermis Clinical ... Signs/Symptoms/ ... Systemic glucorticoids ... #Management #dermatology
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
characterized by a systemic ... The signs and symptoms ... resembling rashes caused ... #Clinical #Photo ... #Dermatology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... reticular activating system ... Nail bed pressure ... • Examine for signs
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
50 M Crohn’s dz had a small pustule on the ankle 4 mo ago
Diagnosis? ... wide variety of clinical ... medications in most cases ... If fail to improve ... #photo #dermatology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... of the immune system ... Clinical Presentation ... • Common Signs ... Pathophysiology