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Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Pathophysiology: ... 1) Extensive cutaneous ... of germinative skin ... Causes: 1) Exfoliative ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Capitis - Skin ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... Examine the entire skin ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... - Secondary to Skin ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
response -> Subacute cutaneous ... areas -> Scaring alopecia ... hair follicles -> causes ... inflammation on skin ... Manifestations #pathophysiology
Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
of hair, eyes, skin ... Tanning • Adverse cutaneous ... McCune Albright syndrome ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Sweet Syndrome ... ) is a skin condition ... Most common extra cutaneous ... Causes: - Idiopathic ... #diagnosis #dermatology
If you haven't seen it, flecainide can cause significant yellowing of the skin and eyes.
flecainide can cause ... yellowing of the skin ... #flecainide #cutaneous ... sideeffects #clinical #photo ... nails #cardiology #dermatology
Skin Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diffuse:
 • Tanning
 • Adverse cutaneous drug eruption
 • Addison's disease
Skin Hyperpigmentation ... Tanning • Adverse cutaneous ... McCune Albright syndrome ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
Testosterone - Coumadin skin ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... coagulation and other causes ... Venous #Arterial #pathophysiology ... #hematology #differential
Orf Virus - Cutaneous Finger Lesions

35 year old butcher presents with these lesions one week after
Orf Virus - Cutaneous ... - Caused by Orf ... #Orf #Virus #Cutaneous ... Finger #clinical #photo ... #dermatology #skin