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SKIN RASHES 



Skin rashes can occur from a variety of factors, including infections, heat, allergens, immune
important to make treatment ... be divided into petechial ... /purpuric, erythematous ... maculopapular; #petechiae ... ; #purpura; #rash
Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
malignancy: • Symptoms ... : B-symptoms, bruising ... lymphadenopathy, petechiae ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Diagnosis of TTP:
 • Rare and severe, ADAMTS13 deficiency
 • Autoimmune
Treatment of Thrombotic ... Thrombocytopenic Purpura ... Thrombocytopenic #Purpura ... #rheumatology # ... hematology
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
Skin Findings: • Petechiae ... , Palpable purpura ... sensation or pain: • Petechiae ... • Palpable purpura ... rash #diagnosis #rheumatology
Approach to the Rash in a an oncology patient - MINT-C Mnemonic
M - Malignancy: Leukemia cutis,
Gangrenosum, NEH T - Treatment ... Coagulopathy: Purpura ... Thrombocytopenia (ie petechiae
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
musculoskeletal symptoms ... Psychiatric symptoms ... cramping Skin: • Petechia ... • Petechiae, purpura ... vasculitis Treatment
Management of adult IgA Vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein purpura) - Treatment algorithm for the management of IgAV patients
Henoch-Schönlein purpura ... ) - Treatment algorithm ... Treatment remains ... HSP #Management #Treatment ... #Rheumatology #
Thrombotic Microangiopathy - TTP VS HUS

Big picture points : Often hard to differentiate the two entities,
distinction has HUGE treatment ... and first-line treatment ... thrombocytopenic #purpura ... Diagnosis #Table #Hematology
Vasculitis Involving the Skin - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary: 50% Cutaneous Vasculitis: Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Secondary: CTD: SLE, RA
Small Vessel: Petechiae ... , Palpable purpura ... #dermatology #rheumatology
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
easy bruising to purpura ... mucosal bleeding (Petechial ... or purpuric rash ... Treatment: • Corticosteroids ... #Rheumatology