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Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Systemic Symptoms (DRESS ... Edema in 70% of cases ... Skin involvement ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... #Syndrome #dermatology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
eosinophilia (common ... organ-specific signs ... symptoms (eg, skin ... Disorders #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Capitis - Skin ... Examination: • Signs ... #Diagnosis #dermatology ... #Hairloss
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Common Dermatological ... associated with signs ... macerated areas with satellite ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
definition: Most common ... systemic sx + signs ... very remarkable w/differential ... required due to skip ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
chest (in a V-sign ... shoulders (in a shawl sign ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... Dermatomyositis #diagnosis #management ... #rheumatology #dermatology