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Shawl sign poikiloderma in Dermatomyositis

Poikiloderma in general is a common finding in older individuals with chronic
Shawl sign poikiloderma ... along with other signs ... differentiate it ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo #Neck
Dermatofibroma 
 - Skin-colored to brown papule or nodule 
 - Firm, indurated texture 
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Male - Dimple sign ... Dermatofibroma #Dermatology ... Diagnosis #Benign #Clinical ... #Photo
Heliotrope Rash in Dermatomyositis

Peri-orbital edema and the heliotrope rash that we are all familiar with. Eyelid
Heliotrope Rash in Dermatomyositis ... Peri-orbital edema and ... Heliotrope #Rash #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo #Face
Dermatomyositis
A middle-aged man describes progressive difficulty combing his hair and rising from a seated position over
Dermatomyositis ... combing his hair and ... rash, 2) shawl sign ... Gottrons #Papules #Clinical ... #Photo
Holster Sign in Dermatomyositis

Interestingly, poikiloderma and violaceous erythema can occur in sun protected areas as well
Dermatomyositis ... , poikiloderma and ... Thighs #SkinRash #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo
Psoriasiform Scalp Findings in Dermatomyositis

Scalp: DM patients can present with a psoriasiform scalp eruption characterized redness,
intense pruritus, and ... the presenting sign ... Psoriasiform #Scalp #sign ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo
Generalized Hyperpigmentation Differentials
Use the Mnemonic "no skin SPARED"

Images from dermnet.nz and merckmanuals

Mnemonic from https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis #differential
Hyperpigmentation Differentials ... from dermnet.nz and ... #5 #diagnosis #differential ... #symptoms #signs ... #dermatology #skin
Clinical Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome
 • Ophthalmologic: Mydriasis, Ocular clonus (slow horizontal movements)
 • Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea,
Clinical Manifestations ... Serotonin Syndrome • Ophthalmologic ... sounds, RUQ pain • Dermatologic ... Cardiovascular and ... vital sign abnormalities
Bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus vulgaris

Comparison Table via Physical Examination, Nikolsky Sign and Differential Diagnoses

#Diagnosis #Dermatology #Bullous
Bullous pemphigoid and ... Examination, Nikolsky Sign ... and Differential ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Pemphigus #Vulgaris #Differential
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
chest (in a V-sign ... Inverse Gottron’s sign ... fingertips ("mechanic’s hands ... auricular papules Clinical ... #rheumatology #dermatology