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Nikolsky's Sign in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Nikolsky's sign is a clinical dermatological sign which is present
rubbing of the skin ... syndrome, caused ... #TEN #Dermatology ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #SJS #skin
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
for secondary causes ... organ-specific signs ... or symptoms (eg ... , skin or esophageal ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Symptoms: • The ... Edema in 70% of cases ... Criteria for Diagnosis ... Skin involvement ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology
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 ... ulcerations • Skin ... -74%] • Blood tests ... #dermatology #diagnosis
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Episcleritis Signs ... and Symptoms: ... symptoms by days ... Causes: - Idiopathic ... Syndrome #diagnosis #dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Fecal occult blood test ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Skin rash and malaise ... The signs and symptoms ... resembling rashes caused ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Photo ... #Dermatology
Asboe-Hansen sign (also known as "indirect Nikolsky sign" or "Nikolsky II sign")

Asboe-Hansen sign is the extension
Best-detected by ... bulla for lesional skin ... #PhysicalExam # ... Bullae #Blister #Dermatology ... #skin
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
dogs & latter can cause ... dog or cat bite. symptoms ... abrupt onset of symptoms ... #Rash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Capitis - Skin ... Examination: • Signs ... disease • Pull test ... Examine the entire skin ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology