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Generalized Algorithm for the Evaluation of Dermatologic Processes - Branches: Erythroderma Petechial Fluid-Filled Maculopapular 

#Diagnosis #Dermatology
Algorithm for the Evaluation ... of Dermatologic ... #Diagnosis # ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #General #Ddxof
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - ... Diagnostic Algorithm ... sulfa-drug - Skin ... Targetoid #Algorithm #Differential ... #Ddxof
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
Differential Diagnosis ... and Evaluation ... status (edema, JVD, skin ... #EM #IM #Nephro ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
Dermatologic Manifestations ... lesions (9.4%) • Maculopapular ... reticularis Differential ... Diagnosis: Vasculitis ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... during medical evaluation ... symptoms (eg, skin ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... purple, hemorrhagic skin ... vasculitis - GPA ... #Diagnosis #hematology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Maculopapular ... Skin involvement ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... Hospital of Baltimore IM ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Capitis - Skin ... • Laboratory evaluation ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Causes #dermatology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
dysfunction, and/or disorders ... anemia, yellow skin ... related to IBD, celiac ... total body stores Evaluation ... , can consider IM