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Generalized Hyperpigmentation Differentials
Use the Mnemonic "no skin SPARED"

Images from dermnet.nz and merckmanuals

Mnemonic from https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis #differential
the Mnemonic "no skin ... www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics ... -6011359#5 #diagnosis ... differential #symptoms #signs ... #dermatology #skin
Bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus vulgaris

Comparison Table via Physical Examination, Nikolsky Sign and Differential Diagnoses

#Diagnosis #Dermatology #Bullous
vulgaris Comparison Table ... Examination, Nikolsky Sign ... and Differential Diagnoses ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Warning Signs of Melanoma - ABCDEs

A - Asymmetry
B - Border
C - Color
D - Diameter
E - Evolving

#Diagnosis
Warning Signs of ... - Evolving #Diagnosis ... #Dermatology #ABCs ... ABCDEs #Melanoma #Skin
Dermatofibroma 
 - Skin-colored to brown papule or nodule 
 - Firm, indurated texture 
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Dermatofibroma - Skin-colored ... Male - Dimple sign ... Dermatofibroma #Dermatology ... #Diagnosis #Benign
Differential diagnosis of Skin + Eye infections
 • Bacterial: Staph spp, Strep spp, Pseudomonas spp, Bartonella,
Differential diagnosis ... of Skin + Eye infections ... febrilepodcast] #skin ... #eye #ocular #dermatology ... #InfectiousDiseases
Nikolsky's Sign in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Nikolsky's sign is a clinical dermatological sign which is present
rubbing of the skin ... Staphylococcal scalded skin ... differentiating between the diagnosis ... #TEN #Dermatology ... Clinical #SJS #skin
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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thickening Signs ... calcinosis • Pulmonary ... disease), PAH (pulmonary ... Scleroderma #SSc #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #signs
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic ... red-flags to exclude dermatologic ... Ill-appearing, vital sign ... sulfa-drug - Skin ... #Dermatology #Rash
Physiologic Skin Changes in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Face
 • Melasma
Abdomen
 • Linea Nigra 
Hormone induced
Physiologic Skin ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Chadwick's sign ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
redness of the skin ... the Nikolsky sign ... staphylococcal scalded skin ... the Nikolsky sign ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology