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Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
of germinative skin ... Basophils/Histamine 4) Skin-homing ... #Dermatology #Rash ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #Ddxof
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
redness of the skin ... staphylococcal scalded skin ... erythematous rash ... #Erythematous #Rash ... #Algorithm #Nikolsky
Fluid-filled Rash - Diagnostic Algorithm.  Pustule: 1) Pustules more commonly suggest an infectious process (bacterial,
Fluid-filled Rash ... - Diagnostic Algorithm ... proteins in the skin ... #Differential # ... Ddxof
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 ... Polyneuropathy, Cranial nerve ... signs #symptoms #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Vesiculobullous Skin ... Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Bullous systemic ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic ... Algorithm Pathophysiology ... sulfa-drug - Skin ... #Differential # ... Ddxof
Joint Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Monoarthritis
 • Septic
 • Crystalline
     - Gout
Joint Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... arthritis - with the skin ... like “butterfly rash ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
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 ... management #treatment #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Purpura, ischemic skin ... - Affects the skin ... Diagnosis: Systemic ... Small Vessels: Skin ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... to the differential ... central nervous system ... nose (epistaxis), skin ... #Algorithm #differential