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Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
and Hyperpigmentation ... - Differential Diagnosis ... hyperpigmented) • Pityriasis ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Skin Hypopigmentation ... - Differential Diagnosis ... hyperpigmented) • Pityriasis ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
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 - Yamaguchi Criteria
Major criteria:
 - Fever >= 39C lasting >= 1 weeks
Typical skin rash: maculopapular ... polyarteritis nodosa #AdultOnset ... Yamaguchi #Criteria #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
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
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
: Most Common Cause ... Adrenalitis Other causes ... pain (10-40%), hyperpigmentation ... Hyperpigmentation ... Causes of Secondary
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis ... Weakness, fatigue, nausea ... hyperkalemia, hyperpigmentation ... #Differential #Diagnosis