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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Arthropod bites ... • Varicella zoster ... Creatinine & BUN: • Chronic ... #generalized #dermatology
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
- Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... of inflammatory cells ... Herpes zoster 3 ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Pigmented Purpuric Dermatoses (PPD) - Capillaritis

Group of chronic, benign, cutaneous eruptions characterized by the presence of
Capillaritis Group of chronic ... allow red blood cells ... in plaques in older ... Dermatoses #Dermatosis #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Chronic Lymphocytic ... Affects mainly older ... Physical Exam/Signs ... Hepatomegaly • Skin ... phenomenon CLL Diagnosis
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diagnosis Framework ... Examination: • Signs ... texture at bald spots ... weight loss • Chronic ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
associated with signs ... pruritus • Insect bites ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential ... #diagnosis #skin
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
Pinpoint-sized red spots ... just beneath the skin ... Marrow Failure • Chronic ... blood count with differential ... Myelodysplastic #Syndromes #diagnosis