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Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Vesiculobullous Rash

Febrile, Diffuse Distribution:
 - Varicella,  Smallpox,  Disseminated, Gonococcal,
Vesiculobullous Rash ... Fasciitis, Hand Foot ... Zoster, Dyshidrotic ... Vesiculobullous #Vesicular #Rash ... #Skin
Vesiculobullous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 
Vesiculobullous rashes provoke significant angst
in many physicians (Figure 5, page
noting whether the rash ... vesiculobullous rash ... vesiculobullous rash ... zoster, dyshidrotic ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Fever and Rash - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Viral: Measles, Infectious Mono (EBV, CMV), Acute HIV,
Fever and Rash - ... B19, Varicella Zoster ... Coxsackie (hand, foot ... SCVMCMed #Fever #Rash ... Diagnosis #dermatology
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Vesiculobullous Skin ... Rash - Differential ... zoster (shingles ... ) • Herpes ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash #dermatology
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
rapidly evolving rash ... , hypotension, rash ... #infection #rash ... #legs #clinical ... #photo
Henoch Schonlein Leg Rash - Palpable Purpura
Purpura: Low Platelets or Vasculitis?
45 years old, seen in our
Rash - Palpable ... Tip: To differentiate ... later confirmed by skin ... #Rash #clinical ... #photo #dermatology
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
- Differential ... Herpes zoster 3 ... Herpes simplex ... Generalized itchy rash ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Ankles, lower legs ... dorsal aspect of foot-shoe ... zoster - Dermatomal ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Rash is usually ... chronicum migrans • Rash ... Fever + facial rash ... • Evanescent rash ... Acute systemic rash
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... arthralgia, arm/leg ... HTN • Check: HBV ... , mucositis • Rash ... purpura (lower legs