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Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor) 
NOT a dermatophyte infection 
Caused by saprophytic, lipid-dependent yeasts 
Clinical 
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Tinea Versicolor ... erythematous Diagnosis ... recalcitrant) #Tinea ... #Dermatology #SkinRash ... #Diagnosis #Management
Genital Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Painful:
 • Herpes simplex
 • Haemophilus ducreyi (chancroid)
 • Behcet's
- Differential Diagnosis ... Painful: • Herpes ... Ulcers #ulcerative #skinrash ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
- Differential Diagnosis ... chickenpox) • Herpes ... shingles) • Herpes ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Herald's atch • Tinea ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Skin Ulcers by Etiology - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
 • Trauma
 • Pressure
 • Radiation
Vascular:
 • Arterial
- Differential Diagnosis ... Leishmaniasis - Viral - Herpes ... Ulcers #ulcerative #skinrash ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Here’s a basic Diastology primer sheet I made before @sinaiemus echo session based on podcasts by
Here’s a basic Diastology ... Much deeper dive here ... @SAlerhand #Diagnosis ... Echocardiogram #POCUS
POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... Integrating POCUS ... Here are my go-to ... #ChestPain #POCUS ... Shock #Crashing #Diagnosis
Ulcerative Blastomycosis Skin Lesion
57 asymptomatic M from Indiana nonpruritic, painless, progressive skin lesion lower back x
Diagnosis? ... & ulcerative (heaped ... Blastomycosis #SkinRash
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
honey-colored crusts • Herpes ... crusted erosions • Herpes ... collarette of scale • Tinea ... with site, (e.g„ tinea ... #differential #diagnosis
POCUS diagnosis of acute appendicitis:
(1) Blind-ended
(2) Target shaped tubular structure
(3) Originating from the cecum
(4) Non-compressible
(5) Non-peristalsing
POCUS diagnosis ... Dilated (>6mm) Here ... Appendix #Clinical #POCUS