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Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
thrombophlebitis Skin ... • Shin splints ... Brittle nails - Skin ... skin • Inflammation ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
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 ... dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis ... #differential # ... symptoms #signs ... #dermatology #skin
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
, Dry coarse skin ... Carpal timel syndrome ... Goitre), Dry skin ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam #
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 ... #Dermatology #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #SJS #skin
Dermatofibroma 
 - Skin-colored to brown papule or nodule 
 - Firm, indurated texture 
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Dermatofibroma - Skin-colored ... Male - Dimple sign ... #Dermatology #Diagnosis ... Benign #Clinical #Photo
Cushing's Syndrome - Moon Facies, Buffalo Hump, Abdominal Striae, Thin Skin

A young man presents with rapid
Cushing's Syndrome ... Skin A young ... gain (license photo ... Next diagnostic ... #Signs #MoonFacies
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
redness of the skin ... staphylococcal scalded skin ... syndrome (SSS) ... , the differential ... and toxic shock syndrome
Breast Cancer - Visible Signs on Physical Examination:

Retraction, Abnormal Contours, Skin Dimpling, Nipple Retraction, Edema, Paget's
Cancer - Visible Signs ... Abnormal Contours, Skin ... the Nipple #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam # ... BreastCancer #Visible #Signs
Christmas Tree Rash of Pityriasis rosea
 - small oval scaling patches
 - Christmas tree pattern
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parallel to lines of skin ... palms/soles - Differential ... diagnosis: secondary ... #dermatology #photo ... #PhysicalExam
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Causes == Primary Skin ... • Xerosis (dry skin ... == No Primary Skin ... Myelodisplastic syndrome