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Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Petechial / Purpuric Rash

Febrile/Toxic, Palpable: 
 - Meningococcaemia, Disseminated Gonococcal Infection,
of the Petechial ... Endocarditis, Henoch-SchönIein ... twitter.com/BirksMD #Petechial ... #Purpuric #Petechiae ... #Dermatology #Skin
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... lesions called petechiae ... Petechiae Etiology ... ultrasound #Petechial ... #Petechiae #Rash
Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
Petechial/Purpuric ... inflammation or infection ... endocarditis, RMSF, and Henoch-Schönlein ... Those with petechiae ... #Petechial #Petechiae
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
Findings: • Petechiae ... Maculopapular rash ... sensation or pain: • Petechiae ... polyangiitis • EGPA • Henoch-Schönlein ... #dermatology #rash
Skin Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Rash
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection

Malar rash
	• SLE
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection
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Joint Pain Rash ... parvovirus B19 infection ... Malar rash ... • Henoch Schönlein ... #differential #diagnosis
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Deficiency) - Diagnosis ... integrity of: • Skin ... : • Petechia • ... • Petechiae, purpura ... periodontitis • ITP • Henoch-Schonlein
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... often present • Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... mucositis - Rash ... to exclude are infections
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Over the years: rash ... Diagnosis? ... covering the foot, hence ... skin of inflamed ... type #clinical #photo
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... Differential Diagnosis ... , mucositis • Rash ... often present) Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura