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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
Hyperpigmentation Differentials ... the Mnemonic "no skin ... #5 #diagnosis #differential ... #symptoms #signs ... #dermatology #skin
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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progressive fibrosis of skin ... LcSSc) - distal skin ... DcSSc; diffuse) - skin ... salt and pepper" skin ... changes): skin
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Sjögrens (15%) Skin ... Photosensitivity, Butterfly rash ... pain (20%) Renal disease ... erythematosus #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Joint Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Monoarthritis
 • Septic
 • Crystalline
     - Gout
Joint Disorders - Differential ... arthritis - with the skin ... should have other symptoms ... like “butterfly rash ... Disorders #msk #Differential
Combination of Skin Findings and Arthritis in Pediatrics Patient - Differential Diagnosis
Malar rash: 
 • A
Combination of Skin ... on texture of skin ... migrans: • Target sign ... Suggestive of systemic ... dermatology #arthritis #skin
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
- Generalized Differential ... Causes == Primary Skin ... • Xerosis (dry skin ... == No Primary Skin ... Cholestatic liver disease
Adult-Onset Still's Disease
Clinical triad: Fever, Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin rash ± odynophagia
+ Biological inflammation: Increased neutrophils, Hyperferritinemia, decreased
Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin ... rash ± odynophagia ... fraction < 20% Differential ... solid cancers • Systemic ... #diagnosis #management
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
redness of the skin ... staphylococcal scalded skin ... , the differential ... includes Kawasaki disease ... Febrile #Fever #Differential
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Eosinophilia and Systemic ... characterized by extensive skin ... rash in association ... Skin involvement ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials
Lymphocutaneous Sporotrichiosis Infection

Landscaper w/ painless nodular rash of arm present for months wax and wane; diagnosis?
Lymphocutaneous
painless nodular rash ... trauma leads to skin ... , painless, no systemic ... signs, labs normal ... biopsy preferred Differential