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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
definition: Most common ... Sedimentation rate (ESR or sed ... very remarkable w/differential ... required due to skip ... treatment once you commit
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Common Dermatological ... Distribution and Morphology ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential ... #common #distribution
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Elevated ESR and CRP GCA ... develop in pts with GCA ... Nodosa: • PAN most commonly ... , mucositis • Rash ... lesions (red macules
PALM RASHES 
Common features and patterns:
1.	Color:
o	Red or erythematous: Common in inflammatory or allergic reactions.
o	Purple or purpuric:
suggest vascular or hematologic ... occur in chronic skin ... disease, or bullous skin ... after infections (e.g ... 6 Causes and Key