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Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - ... Diagnostic Algorithm ... Ill-appearing, vital sign ... - Mucocutaneous ... sulfa-drug - Skin
Central Distribution, Febrile / Ill:
 - Viral Exanthem 
 - Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) 
Central Distribution,
Central Distribution ... twitter.com/BirksMD #Maculopapular ... Macules #Papules #Rash ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Dermatology #Skin
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
- THE ALGORITHMIC ... based on the distribution ... differential diagnosis ... rashes but without signs ... #Rash #Algorithm
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous ... inflammation on skin ... Malar (butterfly) Rash ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Pustular Skin Rash ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pruritic ... periorbital & nasolabial distribution ... body folds with satellite
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Papulosquamous Skin ... Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Auspitz sign, Koebner's ... soles • Discoid Lupus
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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inflammation Others: • Lupus ... Kawasaki Disease: - Mucocutaneous ... mucositis - Rash ... such as systemic lupus ... purpura: strong sign
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Dermatological Conditions - Distribution ... associated with signs ... macerated areas with satellite ... #dermatology #rash ... #differential #diagnosis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... purpura: Strong sign ... Kawasaki Disease: • Mucocutaneous ... , mucositis • Rash ... vesicles, pustules, maculopapular