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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Generalized Differential Diagnosis ... Causes == Primary ... #secondary #systemic ... #generalized #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Thrombotic Microangiopathy - TMAs
1. Not all MAHAs are due to TMAs but (almost) all TMAs cause
almost) all TMAs cause ... There are primary ... and secondary TMA ... catastrophic APS, SRC ... #diagnosis #ttp
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
- Differential Diagnosis ... purple, hemorrhagic skin ... leakage of RBC's secondary ... /Quantity: • Primary ... : ITP • Secondary
Primary Dermatological Lesions
Primary lesions are physical changes in the skin considered to be caused directly by
considered to be caused ... associated with secondary ... nettle sting #Diagnosis ... #Dermatology #Skin ... Nomenclature #Atlas #Key #Basics
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Abnormalities in primary ... or secondary hemostasis ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... and Differential Diagnosis ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Hypothyroidism, Primary ... most pts have HTN
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis ... • Acne • If secondary ... not a feature of primary ... Imaging: 1) Primary ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
Primary (essential ... Cryofibrinogenemia Diagnosis ... cryoglobulins • Negative causes ... Cryofibrinogenemia #diagnosis ... #rheumatology #hematology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
• Insomnia Primary ... thyroiditis Secondary ... Thickening of skin ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #endocrinology
A quick infographic on the importance of sun protection and the various results of sun damage
damage on the skin ... Additionally, there is a description ... #wavelengths #causes ... #diagnosis #dermatology ... cancer: clinical basics