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Generalized Hyperpigmentation Differentials
Use the Mnemonic "no skin SPARED"

Images from dermnet.nz and merckmanuals

Mnemonic from https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis #differential
the Mnemonic "no skin ... -6011359#5 #diagnosis ... #differential # ... symptoms #signs ... #dermatology #skin
Nikolsky's Sign in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Nikolsky's sign is a clinical dermatological sign which is present
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... syndrome, caused ... differentiating between the diagnosis ... #TEN #Dermatology ... #PhysicalExam #Video
Physiologic Skin Changes in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Face
 • Melasma
Abdomen
 • Linea Nigra 
Hormone induced
in Pregnancy - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Chadwick's sign ... #SkinChanges #normal ... #dermatology #Differential
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
redness of the skin ... syndrome (SSS) ... , the differential ... and toxic shock syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
Dermatologic Manifestations ... reticularis Differential ... Diagnosis: Vasculitis ... • Goodpasture syndrome ... #rash #diagnosis
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
organ-specific signs ... or symptoms (eg ... , skin or esophageal ... Disorders #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
response to local skin ... meningitis), MCC CNS symptoms ... test (this is a skin ... Behcet disease) Differential ... #signs #symptoms
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Symptoms: • The ... Skin involvement ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... SinaiBmoreIMRes #DRESS #Syndrome ... #dermatology #diagnosis
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Episcleritis Signs ... and Symptoms: ... symptoms by days ... Leukemia cutis Diagnosis ... #diagnosis #dermatology
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
onto the hand Symptoms ... Always check for skin ... – compartment syndrome ... Overlying wounds or signs ... Hand #Metacarpal #Diagnosis