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Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Rash - Differential ... Red Flags: • Fever ... medication Febrile ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
skin syndrome (SSS ... erythematous rash ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Algorithm #Nikolsky #Febrile ... #Fever #Differential
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
macule and papule (Table ... appear toxic and febrile ... have a wide differential ... pathognomonic for SJS ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Usually composed ... Erythemas #comparison #table ... #differential # ... diagnosis #dermatology ... #compared
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
extensive skin rash ... Fever >38.5 2. ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... drug reaction • SJS ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
pus • Material composed ... Generalized itchy rash ... Pustules + Fever ... pustulosis • Febrile ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology