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Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Ill-appearing, vital sign ... sulfa-drug - Skin ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Targetoid #Algorithm #Differential ... #Ddxof
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
Hyperpigmentation Differentials ... the Mnemonic "no skin ... #5 #diagnosis #differential ... #symptoms #signs ... #dermatology #skin
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Pathophysiology: ... of germinative skin ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Nikolsky #Algorithm #Differential ... #Ddxof
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
Pathyophysiology ... diabetes Key signs ... hypovolemia (dry MM, skin ... weeks), altered mental ... Endo #DKA #HHS #Ddxof
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
Differential Diagnosis ... status (edema, JVD, skin ... postural BP) 4) Medical ... Pseudohyponatremia #Differential ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Vasculitis Involving the Skin - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary: 50% Cutaneous Vasculitis: Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Secondary: CTD: SLE, RA
- Differential ... Urticaria • Medium ... elevatum diutinum Medium ... #dermatology #rheumatology ... #differential #
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
Pathophysiology: ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Palpable #Algorithm #Differential ... #Ddxof
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
incidentally during medical ... organ-specific signs ... symptoms (eg, skin ... Disorders #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Physiologic Skin Changes in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Face
 • Melasma
Abdomen
 • Linea Nigra 
Hormone induced
Physiologic Skin ... in Pregnancy - Differential ... number (probable) Skin ... • Chadwick's sign ... #dermatology #Differential
Fluid-filled Rash - Diagnostic Algorithm.  Pustule: 1) Pustules more commonly suggest an infectious process (bacterial,
proteins in the skin ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Bullous #Algorithm #Differential ... #Ddxof