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Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Vesiculobullous Skin ... Rash - Differential ... zoster (shingles ... ) • Herpes ... #Differential #
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
- Differential ... Herpes zoster 3 ... Herpes simplex ... Generalized itchy rash ... #Lesions #Differential
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
Vibrio Vulnificus skin ... vulnificus part of normal ... gulf of Mexico Oyster ... #cellulitis #dermatology ... legs #clinical #photo
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
SOB, N/V, stiff neck ... & hemorrhagic rash ... • Varicella-Zoster ... that persists as skin ... genital warts, abnormal
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
honey-colored crusts • Herpes ... crusted erosions • Herpes ... zoster - Dermatomal ... Groin, axilla, neck ... #rash #differential
Shawl sign poikiloderma in Dermatomyositis

Poikiloderma in general is a common finding in older individuals with chronic
signs and symptoms helps ... differentiate it ... Dermatomyositis #Rash ... #Clinical #Photo ... #Neck
Poikiloderma of Civatte (Photodamage Poikiloderma)

Poikiloderma in general is a common finding in older individuals with chronic
signs and symptoms helps ... differentiate it ... #Photodamage #Rash ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo #Neck
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
3rd Decade Skin ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... Joint pain • Swan neck ... Seizures • Strokes Skin
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... muscle weakness • Nerves ... , mucositis • Rash ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology