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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
and Primary Causes ... == Primary Skin ... Lesions == Macules ... Skin Lesion / Systemic ... #generalized #dermatology
Chronic Vision Loss by Anatomic Location - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cornea:
 • Keratoconus
 • Stromal Scaring
 •
Dry) Retina - Cotton ... wool spots, Micro-aneurysms ... peripheral vision) • Systemic ... • Pituitary Lesion ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... Skin Lesion - Differential ... Pruritus #secondary #systemic ... #generalized #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS)
(aka: Landry–Guillain–Barré–Strohl syndrome:
	Most common cause of acute flaccid paralysis
	Rapidly progressive ascending paralysis & areflexia
	Autonomic
syndrome:  Most common ... cause of acute ... sensory and motor systems ... Differential diagnosis ... abnormal sensation, urinary
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
characterized by a systemic ... Skin rash and malaise ... commonly characterize ... resembling rashes caused ... Clinical #Photo #Dermatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... with GCA or as primary ... Nodosa: • PAN most commonly ... Rash, arthritis Primary ... tract, and often causes
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
(cutaneous or systemic ... • Most commonly ... classic targetoid lesions ... comparison #table #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Common Dermatological ... Stasis dermatitis - Ankles ... planus - Wrists, ankles ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Polycythemia - Differential ... frequently affected systems ... EPO-independent (primary ... up EPO levels Primary ... workup, think about common
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
3rd Decade Skin ... papulosquamous lesions ... permanent alopecia Differential ... the context of primary ... Kidney disease common