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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Systemic and Primary Causes ... Liver Function Tests ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary Skin ... Liver Function Tests ... secondary #systemic #generalized ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
This is a quick overview of hormonal acne treatment for the medical student and resident.

Keep in
#treatment #photo ... #management #skin ... Treatment of Acne: A 4-Year ... data review of 70 cases ... hyperandrogenic skin
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
of 37°C to the near-freezing ... cryoglobulins • Negative causes ... Warfarin-induced skin ... Cryofibrinogenemia #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #hematology
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
Rule out other causes ... changes: CRP, ESR ... blockers had the best ... SAPHO #Syndrome #Rheumatology ... diagnosis #management #Dermatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... well as inner ear ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... CBC • LFT • ESR ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Orf Virus - Cutaneous Finger Lesions

35 year old butcher presents with these lesions one week after
Lesions 35 year ... - Caused by Orf ... Finger #clinical #photo ... #dermatology #skin
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Eyes • Inner ear ... • Skin • Joints ... like "cauliflower ear ... Diagnosis: • Clinical tests ... Polychondritis #rheumatology
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
Most cases are related ... WBCs are usually near-normal ... • Treatment algorithms ... Thrombocythemia #ET #hematology ... diagnosis #management #hematology