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Acute Purpura Fulminans Skin Rash on Physical Exam 
60 year old male ITP s/p splenectomy 
1d
Purpura Fulminans Skin ... purpura fulminans secondary ... - BIDMC Infectious ... Purpura #Fulminans #Skin ... #photo
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Skin Rash 40 ... colonize human skin ... difficult to culture and ... #Canimorsus #Skin ... #clinical #photo
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS)

A 5-year-old girl presents to the ED with a rash that started
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin ... Syndrome (SSSS) ... the ED with a rash ... upper respiratory infection ... #Clinical #Photo
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
in primary or secondary ... - Trauma - Infection ... medication Febrile ... for hepatitis B and ... cryoglobulins • Skin
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Rash Secondary ... Skin rash and malaise ... treatment, the infection ... the palms of the hands ... #Clinical #Photo
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
• Loose anagen syndrome ... • Tinea capitis ... decalvans - Secondary ... to Skin Disease ... Shafts • Tinea
ID Approach to Fever and Rash - Diagnostic Algorithm
Central Maculopapular (most common):
Measles, Parvovirus 819 / EBV,
Parvovirus B19 (PPGSS), Secondary ... syphilis, EM (HSV ... , Mycoplasma), Infective ... angiomatosis, Sweet syndrome ... #Febrile #Diagnosis
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
Generalized itchy rash ... SAPHO syndrome ( ... pustulosis • Febrile ... Secondary syphilis ... Sweet syndrome
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
- Rash, pink ... rashes, including tinea-mimicker ... nephrotic syndrome ... to asymptomatic infection ... granuIomas on skin
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Acute febrile ... sudden onset of a rash ... - Rash: multiple ... Upper respiratory infection ... gastrointestinal infection