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Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... redness of the skin ... sign, the differential ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Nikolsky #Febrile
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
of germinative skin ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Erythroderma #Nikolsky ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #Ddxof
Pruritus - Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Macules / Papules / Plaques:
 • Xerosis (dry
Pruritus - Primary Skin ... Lesion - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Varicella zoster ... Pruritus #primary #dermatology
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Lesions == Macules ... • Varicella zoster ... Lesion / Systemic ... #generalized #dermatology
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
or fluid-filled lesions ... Ill-appearing, vital sign ... sulfa-drug - Skin ... #Differential # ... Ddxof
Vesiculobullous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 
Vesiculobullous rashes provoke significant angst
in many physicians (Figure 5, page
Vesiculobullous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... with localized lesions ... dermatitis, herpes zoster ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Vesiculobullous #Rash #Algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Diagnosis Algorithm ... medication Febrile ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Causes #dermatology ... #physicalexam
Fluid-filled Rash - Diagnostic Algorithm.  Pustule: 1) Pustules more commonly suggest an infectious process (bacterial,
Vesiculobullous lesions ... proteins in the skin ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Differential # ... Ddxof
Asboe-Hansen sign (also known as "indirect Nikolsky sign" or "Nikolsky II sign")

Asboe-Hansen sign is the extension
sign" or "Nikolsky ... fresh bulla for lesional ... #PhysicalExam # ... Bullae #Blister #Dermatology ... #skin
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... appear toxic and febrile ... rashes but without signs ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Maculopapular #Rash #Algorithm