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Nikolsky's Sign in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Nikolsky's sign is a clinical dermatological sign which is present
syndrome, caused ... differentiating between the diagnosis ... Nikolskys #Sign #TEN #Dermatology ... #PhysicalExam # ... Video #Clinical #SJS
Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
Disorders of Pigmentations ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... of hair, eyes, skin ... McCune Albright syndrome ... #skin #dermatology
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
redness of the skin ... staphylococcal scalded skin ... syndrome (SSS) ... and toxic shock syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... purple, hemorrhagic skin ... #Diagnosis #hematology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Skin involvement ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... drug reaction • SJS ... SinaiBmoreIMRes #DRESS #Syndrome ... #dermatology #diagnosis
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Capitis - Skin ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Causes #dermatology ... #physicalexam
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Hepatomegaly • Skin ... phenomenon CLL Diagnosis ... lymphoproliferative disorders ... increase in gamma globulins ... • Richter’s Syndrome
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
Cold insoluble globulin ... cryoglobulinemia Associated Disorders ... Cryofibrinogenemia Diagnosis ... Antiphospholipid syndrome ... Cryofibrinogenemia #diagnosis
Skin Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diffuse:
 • Tanning
 • Adverse cutaneous drug eruption
 • Addison's disease
Skin Hyperpigmentation ... - Differential ... McCune Albright syndrome ... Hyperpigmentation #disorders ... #skin #dermatology