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Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Petechial / Purpuric Rash

Febrile/Toxic, Palpable: 
 - Meningococcaemia, Disseminated Gonococcal Infection,
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... of the Petechial ... Purpura #Rash #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Skin
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pinpoint ... Urinalysis • Fecal ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Vascular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Petechiae < 0.2 cm diameter
 - Purpura 0.2
Vascular Skin Lesions ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm - Petechiae ... Vasculitis #SkinRash #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Approach to the Rash in a an oncology patient - MINT-C Mnemonic
M - Malignancy: Leukemia cutis,
Thrombocytopenia (ie petechiae ... ), Neutropenia-specific ... dermatoses #skin ... #differential #diagnosis ... MINTC #Mnemonic #dermatology
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic ... Algorithm Pathophysiology ... erythroderma, petechiae ... sulfa-drug - Skin ... #Dermatology #Rash
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Generalized Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm - Systemic ... Myelodisplastic syndrome Psychiatric ... #generalized #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm DIFFUSE ... - Secondary to Skin ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Primary Dermatological Lesions
Primary lesions are physical changes in the skin considered to be caused directly by
PETECHIAE and PURPURA ... : Petechiae are ... to masking of local ... nettle sting #Diagnosis ... #Dermatology #Skin
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Scarring ... - Secondary to Skin ... #Localized #dermatology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Headaches • Pale skin ... Difficulty breathing • Neutropenia ... bleeding, and petechiae ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management