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Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
Manifestations ... hair follicles -> causes ... inflammation on skin ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #complications
Manifestations of Anaphylaxis by Body System

Dermatologic/mucosal

 - Eyes: periorbital swelling/erythema, injected conjunctiva, tears

 - Oral mucosa:
Manifestations of ... tongue and lips - Skin ... : urticarial rash ... Diagnosis #Allergy #Signs ... #Symptoms #Anaphylaxis
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Secondary Syphilis Rash ... Skin rash and malaise ... The signs and symptoms ... resembling rashes caused ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Photo
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
fatigue Heat Rash ... blisters on the skin ... → Syncope • Signs ... Pale and sweaty skin ... #diagnosis #causes
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
M > F Clinical Manifestations ... response to local skin ... retinal damage) • Skin ... test (this is a skin ... Behcet disease) Differential
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
intralobular bile ducts causes ... failure PBC Signs ... and Symptoms: ... Examination: • Skin ... Jaundice (later manifestation
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Purpura, ischemic skin ... - Affects the skin ... Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis - Skin ... glomerular ischemia - Skin ... Small Vessels: Skin
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Overview Clinical Manifestation ... Thickening of skin ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... endocrinology #signs ... #symptoms #thyroid
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Purpura, ischemic skin ... commonly affects the skin ... • Affects the skin ... cmpkx deposits skin ... Vasculitis: • Skin
Acute Retroviral Syndrome
Acute Retroviral Syndrome is the symptomatic presentation of acute human immunodeficiency virus infection

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sweats (28%) • Skin ... rash (48%) • ... nervous system manifestations ... 14%), in which case ... • New onset SLE