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Generalized Hyperpigmentation Differentials
Use the Mnemonic "no skin SPARED"

Images from dermnet.nz and merckmanuals

Mnemonic from https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis #differential
www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics ... -6011359#5 #diagnosis ... #differential #symptoms ... #signs #dermatology ... #skin #skinrash
Skin Ulcers by Etiology - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
 • Trauma
 • Pressure
 • Radiation
Vascular:
 • Arterial
Skin Ulcers by Etiology ... • Factitious disorder ... • Sickle Cell Anemia ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Anemia - Underproduction Diagnostic Algorithm
 - Iron deficiency anemia
 - Anemia of chronic inflammation
 - Anemia
Anemia - Underproduction ... Diagnostic Algorithm ... Probable bone marrow disorder ... Underproduction #Algorithm ... #hematology #diagnosis
Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Features ... of hematologic ... hepatomegaly • Labs: anemia ... #Algorithm #hematology
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Spurious ... • Rheumatic disorders ... Iron deficiency anemia ... #Hematology
Trunk / Sacral Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplastic
 • Squamous cell carcinoma
 • Basal cell
Trunk / Sacral Skin ... Algorithm Neoplastic ... Trunk #Sacral #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Head and Neck Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplastic:
 • Squamous cell carcinoma
 • Basal cell
Head and Neck Skin ... Algorithm Neoplastic ... Ulcers #ulcerative #skinrash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Genital Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Painful:
 • Herpes simplex
 • Haemophilus ducreyi (chancroid)
 • Behcet's
Genital Skin Ulcers ... Algorithm Painful ... Ulcers #ulcerative #skinrash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Blood Disorders - Markers and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Acute
 • Myloid (AML) - CD13, CD33, CD34,
and Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Acute ... Pelger-Huet, Macrocytic anemia ... #hematology #Markers ... #Algorithm
Vascular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Petechiae < 0.2 cm diameter
 - Purpura 0.2
Vascular Skin Lesions ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Vascular #Vasculitis #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm