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Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
redness of the skin ... staphylococcal scalded skin ... sign, the differential ... erythematous rash ... #Algorithm #Nikolsky
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
of germinative skin ... Causes: 1) Exfoliative ... Basophils/Histamine 4) Skin-homing ... #Dermatology #Rash ... #Algorithm #Differential
Acute Purpura Fulminans Skin Rash on Physical Exam 
60 year old male ITP s/p splenectomy 
1d
Skin Rash on Physical ... rigors, diarrhea, nausea ... #Fulminans #Skin ... #Rash #clinical ... #photo
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Differential #
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
Polyangiitis (GPA) Skin ... GPA causes disease ... vasculitis Skin ... also occur Skin ... 16%) • Painful skin
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Clinical Features ... Sjögrens (15%) Skin ... Photosensitivity, Butterfly rash ... , Vasculitis, Purpura ... erythematosus #signs
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... to the differential ... nose (epistaxis), skin ... Nephrocalcinosis causes ... #Algorithm #differential
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin ... colonize human skin ... +purpuric rash → ... Capnocytophaga #Canimorsus #Skin ... #clinical #photo
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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, ischemic skin ... - Affects the skin ... Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis - Skin ... glomerular ischemia - Skin ... Small Vessels: Skin
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 ... biopsy preferred Differential ... #photo #hand