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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Skin Lesions == ... Skin Lesion / Systemic ... secondary #systemic #generalized ... #dermatology #Differential
Dematoses in Pregnancy - Specific Skin Conditions
Non-Pruritic
 • Pustular psoriasis of pregnancy
 • Impetigo Herpetiformis
Pruritic -
Pruritic - Non-Primary ... Skin Lesion • ... Skin Lesion • ... dermatoses #pregnancy #rash ... #dermatology #Differential
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 ... Abnormalities in primary ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Differential #
Primary Dermatological Lesions
Primary lesions are physical changes in the skin considered to be caused directly by
Lesions Primary ... that contain pus ... or part of a generalized ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Skin #Primary
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
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... Skin Lesion - Differential ... Hyperthyroidism CBC & Differential ... secondary #systemic #generalized ... #dermatology #Differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... with GCA or as primary ... , mucositis • Rash ... , arthritis Primary ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
fingernails (may be generalized ... hyperkeratotic lesions ... extremities - Lesions ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential