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Christmas Tree Rash of Pityriasis rosea
 - small oval scaling patches
 - Christmas tree pattern
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palms/soles - Differential ... diagnosis: secondary ... rosea #clinical #dermatology ... #photo #PhysicalExam
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diffuse and Focal) Differential ... Diffuse #Focal #HairLoss ... #Alopecia #dermatology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Loss (Alopecia) - Differential ... syphilis #HairLoss ... Focal #Localized #dermatology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Secondary Syphilis - Rash on Palms and Soles 
41ys, seen in our ED b/c of 20
present in 80% of cases ... Rash #clinical #photo ... #dermatology #Palms ... #Soles #dermatology ... #physicalexam
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Edema in 70% of cases ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... drug reaction • SJS ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology ... #diagnosis #management
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Rash - Differential ... in primary or secondary ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
This is a quick overview of hormonal acne treatment for the medical student and resident.

Keep in
#treatment #photo ... #management #skin ... Bosanac SS, Trivedi ... Dermatology Online ... data review of 70 cases
Hypereosinophilia Syndrome (HES) - Diagnosis and Management
Definition: An absolute eosinophil count (AEC) greater than 1500 and
Diagnosis and Management ... blood eosinophilia Secondary ... Causes: - Allergic ... #differential # ... management #eosinophils
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
50 M Crohn’s dz had a small pustule on the ankle 4 mo ago
Management of PG ... medications in most cases ... cyclosporine is used PG secondary ... #PG #clinical #photo ... #dermatology #ulcer