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Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
SLE) - Viral infections ... deficiencies - PNH ... APLS • Acute Infectious ... Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis ... Differential #Diagnosis #hematology
Kawasaki Disease (KD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Kawasaki Disease (KD) is the most common vasculitis of
Mucositis, Rash, Hand edema ... , Cough • +/-Nausea ... cæxist with other infections ... palms or soles, edema ... KD #vasculitis #rheumatology
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Erythema ab igne • A dermatosis ... autoimmune conditions, medications ... early localized disease ... idiopathic, and medications ... differential #diagnosis #dermatology
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
, a disease with ... risk factors, management ... This disease imposes ... #management #medications ... treatment #diagnosis #causes
Hydroxychloroquine - Risks and Benefits in Lupus
Benefits:
↓ Disease activity, ↓ Flare, ↓ Damage, ↓ Corticosteroid dose,
Benefits: ↓ Disease ... Thrombosis, ↓ Severe infection ... recommended with other medications ... Worsening of other diseases ... Benefits #Lupus #pharmacology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Acute pulmonary edema ... Kidney stones caused ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
fibromyalgia) • Infections ... lower extremity edema ... proteinuria, dependent edema ... • May involve PNS ... activation and/or medications
Dupixent (dupilumab) for Asthma
Dupixent (dupilumab) is a biologic medication that is a dual inhibitor of IL4
is a biologic medication ... moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis ... well as asthma if pts ... dupilumab #Asthma #Management ... #Pharmacology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Shock, Autoimmune disease ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... the underlying cause ... with AEDs until cause ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
to exclude are infections ... Recurrent middle ear infections ... tract, and often causes ... , recent viral infection ... - interstitial keratitis