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Christmas Tree Rash of Pityriasis rosea
 - small oval scaling patches
 - Christmas tree pattern
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parallel to lines of skin ... : secondary syphilis ... nummular eczema, tinea ... #dermatology #photo ... #PhysicalExam
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Skin rash and malaise ... the secondary stage ... resembling rashes caused ... #Rash #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Photo
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
The Stages of Syphilis ... - Rash, pink ... manifestations including acute ... granuIomas on skin ... #Stages #Syphilis
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
responsible for most cases ... weight loss • Skin ... : Rash is the most ... individuals with HIV ... #stages #diagnosis
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Papulosquamous Skin ... Rash - Differential ... Herald's atch • Tinea ... • Secondary Syphilis ... #Algorithm #causes
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%) • ... enzymes ↑ • Mild ... • Rubella • Syphilis ... #diagnosis
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Bursitis • IBD ... Herpes zoster - HIV ... Immobilization) • Acute ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
rash in association ... Edema in 70% of cases ... Skin involvement ... • SJS/TEN • Acute ... withdrawal • Mild
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... anemia, yellow skin ... palpitations), skin ... • P/E - GI and derm ... consider IM or IV
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Herpesviruses (MCC: HSV ... Maculopapular rash ... • In tertiary syphilis ... Symptoms: • Acute ... • Uveitis • Rash