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Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
of hair, eyes, skin ... • Addison's disease ... McCune Albright syndrome ... #disorders #skin ... #causes
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Diagnosis and Management ... or metastatic disease ... Hyperpigmentation ... Causes of Secondary ... hypophysitis, Sheehan's syndrome
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Systemic and Primary Causes ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... Pruritus #primary #secondary ... #causes
Skin Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diffuse:
 • Tanning
 • Adverse cutaneous drug eruption
 • Addison's disease
Skin Hyperpigmentation ... • Addison's disease ... McCune Albright syndrome ... #disorders #skin ... #causes
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... • Acne • If secondary ... Hyperpigmentation ... menstrual cycles 5) Secondary ... #Cushings #Syndrome
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... hemolytic-uremic syndrome ... nose (epistaxis), skin ... Nephrocalcinosis causes ... loss, causing secondary
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... decalvans - Secondary ... to Skin Disease ... #causes
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Algorithm Lifestyle ... macrosomic infant • Secondary ... Causes: Endocrinopathies ... (Cushing Syndrome ... PCOS), Pancreatic Disease
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary Skin ... Cholestatic liver disease ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... #Pruritus #secondary ... #causes
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
responsible for most cases ... treatment. 2) Secondary ... weight loss • Skin ... Albuminuria, nephrotic syndrome ... stages #diagnosis #management