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Trunk / Sacral Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplastic
 • Squamous cell carcinoma
 • Basal cell
Trunk / Sacral Skin ... Radiation #Trunk ... #Sacral #SkinRash
Head and Neck Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplastic:
 • Squamous cell carcinoma
 • Basal cell
Metabolic: • Pyoderma ... Ulcers #ulcerative #skinrash
Pyoderma Gangrenosum: Autoimmune disorder resulting in a vasculitis which causes slowly progressive 
ulceration of the skin.
Pyoderma Gangrenosum ... #Dermatology #SkinRash ... #Pyoderma #Gangrenosum
Erythema Multiforme: skin eruption secondary to allergic reaction from an antibiotic.

Charlie Goldberg, M.D. - UCSD Catalog
#Dermatology #SkinRash ... Erythema #Multiforme #Trunk
Skin Ulcers of the Lower Legs / Feet - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
• Pressure
• Trauma
• Radiation
Vascular:
• Arterial
Metabolic: • Pyoderma ... Ulcers #ulcerative #skinrash
Characteristic features of the rash are:

-Rough texture (like sandpaper)
-Worse in the skin folds e.g. groin, axilla,
Peds #Pediatrics #SkinRash ... #ScarletFever #Trunk
Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor) 
NOT a dermatophyte infection 
Caused by saprophytic, lipid-dependent yeasts 
Clinical 
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• Involves trunk ... #Dermatology #SkinRash
Skin Ulcers by Etiology - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
 • Trauma
 • Pressure
 • Radiation
Vascular:
 • Arterial
Metabolic: • Pyoderma ... Ulcers #ulcerative #skinrash
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
firmly under the trunk ... is followed by trunk ... the head and the trunk ... extension, then the trunk ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
scars on face & trunk ... #Pustular #SkinRash