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Pigmented Purpuric Dermatoses (PPD) - Capillaritis

Group of chronic, benign, cutaneous eruptions characterized by the presence of
skin pigmentation ... skin pigmentation ... brown tint of the rash ... eczematous features • Mild ... Dermatoses #Dermatosis #differential
Palpable Purpura seen in Henoch Schonlein Purpura (HSP, IgA Vasculitis)

55 year old male on tuberculosis treatment
(HSP, IgA Vasculitis ... ) 55 year old ... palpable rash. ... Vasculitis #clinical #photo ... #dermatology #skin
Henoch Schonlein Leg Rash - Palpable Purpura
Purpura: Low Platelets or Vasculitis?
45 years old, seen in our
45 years old, seen ... Tip: To differentiate ... later confirmed by skin ... #photo #dermatology ... #HSP
Acute Purpura Fulminans Skin Rash on Physical Exam 
60 year old male ITP s/p splenectomy 
1d
Skin Rash on Physical ... Exam 60 year old ... cxs identify GNR and ... #Fulminans #Skin ... #photo
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
consultations): - Ill-appearing ... New-onset fever with rash ... sulfa-drug - Skin ... #Dermatology #Rash ... Targetoid #Algorithm #Differential
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Moccasin-variety Tinea ... Over the years: rash ... skin of inflamed ... pitted keratolysis; and ... type #clinical #photo
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Vasculitis Differential ... hip • Muscle strength ... , mucositis • Rash ... ) • Pulmonary capillaritis
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
integrity of: • Skin ... failure to thrive • Ill ... Muscle cramping Skin ... due to capillaritis ... #AscorbicAcid #Pathophysiology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential ... /or pulmonary capillaritis ... mucositis - Rash ... ear disease Differential ... #Vasculitides #differential
Dermatomyositis (DM) and Polymyositis (PM): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Elevated Antinuclear Antibodies: Anti-Jo-1, Anti-OJ, Anti-Mi2, Anti-SRP, Anti-EJ,
processes occur in the skin ... dorsum of the hands ... -> Heliotrope Rash ... dehydrogenase (LD ... PM #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology