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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
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 ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Algorithm #Nikolsky #Febrile
Combination of Skin Findings and Arthritis in Pediatrics Patient - Differential Diagnosis
Malar rash: 
 • A
Combination of Skin ... on texture of skin ... migrans: • Target sign ... gabrieltalledop #dermatology ... #arthritis #skin
Severe Drug Rashes - Comparison - DRESS | SJS/TEN | AGEP | Erythroderma

DRESS 
 - Onset:
>90% of total skin ... exfoliation #Febrile ... #TABLE #DRESS # ... #Erythroderma #Dermatology ... #Emergency #Differential
DRESS Syndrome vs SJS/TEN
DRESS
 • Latency: 2-8 weeks
 • Rash: Morbilliform
 • Mucosal involvement: 50% have
: 2-8 weeks • Rash ... Tubulointerstitial nephritis • Skin ... Prerenal azotemia • Skin ... Syndrome #SJS #TEN #comparison ... #table #dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential ... medication Febrile ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #Causes #dermatology
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Ill-appearing, vital sign ... New-onset fever with rash ... sulfa-drug - Skin ... #Rash #Maculopapular ... Targetoid #Algorithm #Differential
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Syndrome Acute febrile ... Syndrome) is a skin ... inflamed or blistered skin ... development of skin ... deeper into the skin
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
macule and papule (Table ... appear toxic and febrile ... have a wide differential ... rashes but without signs ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
organ-specific signs ... or symptoms (eg ... , skin or esophageal ... Disorders #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology