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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
the Mnemonic "no skin ... SPARED" Images from ... #symptoms #signs ... #dermatology #skin ... #skinrash
Nikolsky's Sign in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Nikolsky's sign is a clinical dermatological sign which is present
syndrome, caused ... #TEN #Dermatology ... #PhysicalExam # ... Video #Clinical #SJS ... #skin
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
redness of the skin ... differentiated from ... syndrome (SSS) ... , the differential ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
to diagnose the case ... excludes other differentials ... Awaves #AVNRT #PhysicalExam ... #JVP #Cardiology ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Papulosquamous Skin ... Auspitz sign, Koebner's ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
typically ranges from ... Edema in 70% of cases ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... drug reaction • SJS ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
- Differential Diagnosis ... sucks in" blood from ... #physicalexam # ... diagnosis #cardiology ... causes
Oral Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Single Ulcer:
 • Traumatic ulcer
 • Angular ulcer
 • Aphthous
Oral Skin Ulcers ... - Differential ... #Oral #mouth #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Capitis - Skin ... Examination: • Signs ... • Poisoning from ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
associated with signs ... honey-colored crusts ... quickly progress from ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential