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Skin Ulcers of the Lower Legs / Feet - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
• Pressure
• Trauma
• Radiation
Vascular:
• Arterial
Skin Ulcers of the ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... insufficiency • Vasculitis ... Lower #Legs #Feet #Ulcers ... ulcerative #skinrash #dermatology
Skin Ulcers by Etiology - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
 • Trauma
 • Pressure
 • Radiation
Vascular:
 • Arterial
Skin Ulcers by Etiology ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... insufficiency • Vasculitis ... • Bleomycin Hematologic ... Cryptococcosis #Ulcers
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
, small-vessel vasculitis ... inflamed response to local ... meningitis), MCC CNS symptoms ... management #signs #symptoms ... #rheumatology #
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
Purpura, ischemic skin ... livedo reticularis, ulcers ... genital aphthous ulcers ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Secondary to Skin ... Congenital hair shaft ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... livedo reticularis, ulcers ... • Progressive symptoms ... purpura, nodules or ulcers ... genital aphthous ulcers
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
cells -> Incr local ... inflammation on skin ... > Mouth, Nasal Ulcers ... Livedo Reticularis, Vasculitis ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infection - Vasculitis ... Urinalysis • Fecal ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Causes #dermatology
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
Cryofibrinogenemia Symptoms ... malignancies, vasculitis ... sensitivity • Painful ulcers ... • Skin necrosis ... #hematology
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Secondary to Skin ... Congenital hair shaft ... #Localized #dermatology