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Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor) 
NOT a dermatophyte infection 
Caused by saprophytic, lipid-dependent yeasts 
Clinical 
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Tinea Versicolor ... dermatophyte infection Caused ... erythematous Diagnosis ... recalcitrant) #Tinea ... #Management
Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
- Differential Diagnosis ... Localized Acquired • Tinea ... • Melasma • Tinea ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
Post-Transplantation ... cases that develop ... #Post #Transplantation ... Disorders #oncology #diagnosis ... #management #transplant
Common causes of post-Transplant Diarrhea
 • Bacterial: Clostridium difficile, Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Bacterial overgrowth, Aeromonus
Common causes of ... post-Transplant ... • Other: GVHD, PTLD ... Transplant #Diarrhea #diagnosis ... #differential #causes
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
- Differential Diagnosis ... Localized Acquired • Tinea ... • Vitiligo • Post-inflammatory ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Multiple masses
The differential diagnostic list of multiple masses is very long.
The most important diagnoses are listed
The differential diagnostic ... The most important ... diagnoses are listed ... in the table. ... #Management #Radiology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) Differential Diagnosis ... Infectious • Tinea ... Shafts • Tinea ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Moccasin-variety Tinea ... occasionally; however, post ... Diagnosis? ... dermatophytes cause ... Moccasin type tinea
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
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eyelash follicle • Cause ... upper lid • Cause ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Management #Ophthalmology ... Chalazion #Comparison #Table
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
first pressor in most ... generally not used 1st tine ... shock/vasoplegia, Post-cardiopulm ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... summary #comparison #table