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Generalized Hyperpigmentation Differentials
Use the Mnemonic "no skin SPARED"

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Mnemonic from https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis #differential
Hyperpigmentation Differentials ... the Mnemonic "no skin ... -6011359#5 #diagnosis ... #differential # ... #skin #skinrash
Quick review on streptococcal skin infections. 

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#diagnosis #clinical #differential #dermatology #skinrash #skin
streptococcal skin ... dermnet.nz #diagnosis ... #clinical #differential ... #dermatology #skinrash ... #skin
Jaundice - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pre-Hepatic - Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
Increased Production
 • Hemolysis
 • Ineffective Erythropoiesis
 • Hematoma
Decreased
Jaundice - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pre-Hepatic - Unconjugated ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hepatology
Head and Neck Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplastic:
 • Squamous cell carcinoma
 • Basal cell
Head and Neck Skin ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ulcers #ulcerative #skinrash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Trunk / Sacral Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplastic
 • Squamous cell carcinoma
 • Basal cell
Trunk / Sacral Skin ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Trunk #Sacral #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Genital Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Painful:
 • Herpes simplex
 • Haemophilus ducreyi (chancroid)
 • Behcet's
Genital Skin Ulcers ... - Differential ... Ulcers #ulcerative #skinrash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Causes of Erythema Nodosum - Mnemonic

NO cause found in 60% of cases
Drugs (antibiotics e.g., sulfonamides, amoxicillin)
Oral
Causes of Erythema ... Mnemonic NO cause ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #SkinRash
Vascular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Petechiae < 0.2 cm diameter
 - Purpura 0.2
Vascular Skin Lesions ... - Differential ... Vascular #Vasculitis #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
Classification of Jaundice Unconjugated ... reactions, hematoma, pulmonary ... miscellaneous causes ... Classification #diagnosis ... #differential #
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... non-ICU vs ICU causes ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #hepatology