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Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Erythroderma - Diagnostic ... : 1) Extensive cutaneous ... of germinative skin ... Causes: 1) Exfoliative ... #Dermatology #Rash
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
response -> Subacute cutaneous ... hair follicles -> causes ... inflammation on skin ... endothelium) & Decr blood ... pathophysiology #diagnosis
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... Rare (SSA+ for cutaneous ... Discontinuation of causal ... Manifestations: Malar rash ... #diagnosis #management
Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
- Differential Diagnosis ... of hair, eyes, skin ... sclerosis (white "ash ... Tanning • Adverse cutaneous ... #causes
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
& hemorrhagic rash ... CNS and hematologic ... fetal blood vessel ... that persists as skin ... Immunization #peds #pediatrics
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... : • Complete blood ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Algorithm #Causes
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
3rd Decade Skin ... Differential Diagnosis ... Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... Seizures • Strokes Skin ... La, anti-Jo-1, SCL
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Sjögrens (15%) Skin ... Photosensitivity, Butterfly rash ... Glomerulonephritis Myositis(5%) Blood ... signs #symptoms #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Cutaneous larva migrans skin Rash
25 F recent Caribbean vacation, walked barefoot on sand and now with
migrans skin Rash ... . diagnosis? ... self-limited Diagnosis ... migrans #skinRash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
Pigmented Purpuric Dermatoses (PPD) - Capillaritis

Group of chronic, benign, cutaneous eruptions characterized by the presence of
chronic, benign, cutaneous ... - This iron causes ... brown tint of the rash ... #differential #diagnosis ... #dermatology