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Crusted Scabies - Physical examination now revealed a generalized erythematous and scaly rash with intense hyperkeratotic
erythematous and scaly rash ... , interdigital areas ... , and genital areas ... C) #Clinical #Derm ... Scabies #Microscopy #NEJM
Lymphangitis on the Abdomen - Examination revealed a warm, indurated plaque with extension toward her left
toward her left breast ... #Clinical #Derm ... InfectiousDisease #Rash ... Lymphangitis #Abdominal #NEJM
I’M DAMN SHARP - Lupus Diagnosis Mnemonic
I  	 Immunoglobulins (Anti-dsDNA, Anti-Sm, Anti-phospholipid)
M 	 Malar Rash
D
M DAMN SHARP - Lupus ... Diagnosis Mnemonic ... D Discoid Rash ... sle #systemic #lupus ... #rheumatology #diagnosis
Excoriated papules with honey-colored crusting were present on the abdomen, back (Panel A), arms, and legs.
#Clinical #Derm ... Scabies #Microscopy #Rash ... #NEJM
Combination of Skin Findings and Arthritis in Pediatrics Patient - Differential Diagnosis
Malar rash: 
 • A
- Differential Diagnosis ... Suggestive of: Lupus ... Suggestive of: Lupus ... Arthritis (ReA), Lupus ... #differential #diagnosis
Panel A shows a patient with erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, in which diffuse erythema and telangiectasia are present
(i.e., convex areas ... #Clinical #Derm ... PrimaryCare #Rosacea #NEJM
Strongyloides stercoralis Hyperinfection - Physical examination revealed reticulated purpuric patches with dusky centers on the abdomen,
biopsy of the rash ... #Clinical #Derm ... InfectiousDisease #Rash ... FilariformLarvae #Microscopy #NEJM
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous ... in sun exposed areas ... plugging -> Discoid Rash ... Malar (butterfly) Rash ... pathophysiology #diagnosis
Top 10 situations when to think about lupus
1) Inflammatory joint pain (especially in the wrists and
everywhere) 2) A rash ... many differential diagnoses ... 6) An annular rash ... in photoexposed areas ... #diagnosis #sle
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial Rash ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pinpoint areas ... Autoimmune Vasculitis (lupus ... #Differential #Diagnosis