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Generalized Algorithm for the Evaluation of Dermatologic Processes - Branches: Erythroderma Petechial Fluid-Filled Maculopapular 

#Diagnosis #Dermatology
Maculopapular #Diagnosis ... #Dermatology #Rash ... #Erythroderma # ... Maculopapular #Algorithm #Differential ... #General #Ddxof
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Erythroderma - Diagnostic ... #Dermatology #Rash ... #Erythroderma # ... Nikolsky #Algorithm #Differential ... #Ddxof
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic ... that results in erythroderma ... sulfa-drug - Skin pain ... Targetoid #Algorithm #Differential ... #Ddxof
Myositis and Myopathies
Polymyositis 
 • Progressive, symmetric muscle weakness 
 • Elevated CK, +Anti-Jo, +Anti-Mi2
Dermatomyositis
muscle weakness, rash ... Rheumatica • Pain ... Diffuse muscle pain ... Myopathies #myopathy #differential ... #diagnosis #comparison
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Conjunctivitis, mucositis ... - Rash, arthritis ... , testes -> pain
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
permanent alopecia Differential ... Diagnosis: • ANCA-associated ... Arthritis: • Joint pain ... • Transverse Myelitis ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Conjunctivitis, mucositis ... • Rash, arthritis ... involvement, abdominal pain
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
- Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... substantial muscle pain ... Symptoms: • Gottron rash ... #rheumatology #differential