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Skin Ulcers of the Lower Legs / Feet - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
• Pressure
• Trauma
• Radiation
Vascular:
• Arterial
Skin Ulcers of the ... Lower Legs / Feet ... Melanoma #Lower #Legs ... #Feet #Ulcers #ulcerative ... #skinrash #dermatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Signs (DRESS Syndrome): Formerly known as drug hypersensitivity reaction, DRESS
represents
Eosinophilia and Systemic Signs ... Goldberg, M.D. - UCSD ... #Dermatology #SkinRash ... #Eosinophilia #Legs ... #Photo #UCSDH
Necrotizing Fasciitis: African-American patient with diabetes that predisposed him to rapidly 
progressive infection. Lower extremity is
occurs deep to the skin ... Goldberg, M.D. - UCSD ... #Dermatology #Leg ... #SkinRash #Necrotizing ... #Fasciitis #UCSDH
Ulcerative Blastomycosis Skin Lesion
57 asymptomatic M from Indiana nonpruritic, painless, progressive skin lesion lower back x
Ulcerative Blastomycosis ... Skin Lesion 57 ... involvement, Ag neg ... heaped up borders); differential ... Blastomycosis #SkinRash
Venous Ulcer: Chronic venous insufficiency has resulted in swelling, dark discoloration, and large area of 
skin
large area of skin ... Goldberg, M.D. - UCSD ... Clinical #Photo #Leg ... Insufficiency #Ulceration ... #UCSDH
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Eczematous Skin ... Rash - Differential ... Usually on lower legs ... eruption on lower legs ... #Eczematous #SkinRash
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Ankles, lower legs ... associated with signs ... often showing ulceration ... macerated areas with satellite ... extremities, especially legs
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Heat Stroke - Differential ... pain or spasm - legs ... blisters on the skin ... → Syncope • Signs ... Pale and sweaty skin
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Vasculitis Differential ... purpura: Strong sign ... arthralgia, arm/leg ... purpura (lower legs