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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... dermatitis • Psoriasis ... renal failure/uremia ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Dematoses in Pregnancy - Specific Skin Conditions
Non-Pruritic
 • Pustular psoriasis of pregnancy
 • Impetigo Herpetiformis
Pruritic -
Conditions Non-Pruritic ... • Pustular psoriasis ... pregnancy #rash #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Pruritus - Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Macules / Papules / Plaques:
 • Xerosis (dry
Pruritus - Primary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... dermatitis • Psoriasis ... #primary #dermatology ... #causes
Psoriasiform Scalp Findings in Dermatomyositis

Scalp: DM patients can present with a psoriasiform scalp eruption characterized redness,
, intense pruritus ... that can mimic psoriasis ... presenting sign in some cases ... Dermatomyositis #Dermatology ... #Clinical #Photo
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... overlying scale • Psoriasis ... Planus - Purple, pruritic ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash #dermatology ... #causes
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... renal failure/uremia ... secondary #systemic #generalized ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pruritic / Scaly ... distribution, sparing ... Pustular #SkinRash #dermatology ... #causes
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
became highly pruritic ... dermatophytes cause ... often seen DDX: psoriasis ... type #clinical #photo ... #foot #dermatology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
plaques of erythema, scaling ... exposed ivy) • Psoriasis ... fingernails (may be generalized ... honey-colored crusts ... #dermatology
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Eczematous - Pruritic ... vesicles, erosions scaling ... Eczematous #SkinRash #dermatology ... #causes