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Christmas Tree Rash of Pityriasis rosea
 - small oval scaling patches
 - Christmas tree pattern
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Christmas Tree Rash ... - long axis of lesion ... parallel to lines of skin ... palms/soles - Differential ... #photo #PhysicalExam
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
Pustular Skin Lesions ... - Differential ... itchy rash 5. ... Acute generalized ... #Lesions #Differential
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential ... reddish-purple lesions ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Differential # ... #physicalexam
Pigmented Purpuric Dermatoses (PPD) - Capillaritis

Group of chronic, benign, cutaneous eruptions characterized by the presence of
and increased skin ... and increased skin ... brown tint of the rash ... Dermatoses #Dermatosis #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
characterized by extensive skin ... rash in association ... Skin involvement ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... SJS/TEN • Acute Generalized
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
fingernails (may be generalized ... hyperkeratotic lesions ... extremities - Lesions ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
DM with generalized ... (blue-purple) rash ... • Erythematous rash ... lesions: antihelix ... Dermatomyositis #diagnosis #management