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Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
Maculopapular Rashes ... differential diagnosis ... drug reaction or pityriasis ... broader differential diagnosis ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Central Distribution, Febrile / Ill:
 - Viral Exanthem 
 - Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) 
Central Distribution,
Reaction - Pityriasis ... twitter.com/BirksMD #Maculopapular ... Rash #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Adult-Onset Still's Disease (AOSD)
Rare inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology, difficult to diagnose because of heterogenous presentation.
, difficult to diagnose ... malignant) to diagnose ... salmon-colored maculopapular ... BrighamChiefs #AdultOnset ... #rheumatology #diagnosis
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
- Differential Diagnosis ... hyperpigmented) • Pityriasis ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor) 
NOT a dermatophyte infection 
Caused by saprophytic, lipid-dependent yeasts 
Clinical 
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Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis ... dermatophyte infection Caused ... erythematous Diagnosis ... Dermatology #SkinRash #Diagnosis
SKIN RASHES 



Skin rashes can occur from a variety of factors, including infections, heat, allergens, immune
rapid and accurate diagnosis ... erythematous, maculopapular ... rashes into these classes ... #erythema; #maculopapular
Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
- Differential Diagnosis ... hyperpigmented) • Pityriasis ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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- Differential Diagnosis ... phenomenon • Pityriasis ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Biphasic Illness of Leptospirosis
Some patients do not progress to severe disease. Others, rapidly develop severe disease
• Pretibial maculopapular ... rash • Others: nausea ... Biphasic #Phases #Diagnosis
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
the differential diagnosis ... cell/white cell casts ... palpable purpura, maculopapular ... In each diagnosis ... Nephrocalcinosis causes