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An Approach to the Unknown Rash: Vesiculobullous Rash 
#Diagnosis #Dermatology #Vesicular #Vesicles #Vesiculobullous #Rash #Algorithm #AFebrile
to the Unknown Rash ... : Vesiculobullous ... Rash #Diagnosis ... Vesicular #Vesicles #Vesiculobullous ... #Rash #Algorithm
Vesiculobullous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 
Vesiculobullous rashes provoke significant angst
in many physicians (Figure 5, page
Vesiculobullous ... noting whether the rash ... rash and a fever ... rash, the differential ... #Rash #Algorithm
Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Vesiculobullous Rash

Febrile, Diffuse Distribution:
 - Varicella,  Smallpox,  Disseminated, Gonococcal,
Diagnosis of the Vesiculobullous ... Rash Febrile ... twitter.com/BirksMD #Vesiculobullous ... #Vesicular #Rash
Fluid-filled Rash - Diagnostic Algorithm.  Pustule: 1) Pustules more commonly suggest an infectious process (bacterial,
Fluid-filled Rash ... bacterial, fungal) Vesiculobullous ... 1) Vesiculobullous ... #Dermatology #Rash
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Vesiculobullous ... Skin Rash - Differential ... #Vesicular #Vesiculobullous
SKIN RASHES 



Skin rashes can occur from a variety of factors, including infections, heat, allergens, immune
maculopapular, and vesiculobullous ... petechiae; #purpura; #rash ... ; #vesiculobullous
Calculating a Reticulocyte Index (RI)
Reticulocyte Index = Absolute Reticulocyte Count / Maturation Correction
Absolute Reticulocyte Count =
reticulocytes x Patient's Hct ... / Normal Hct ... Index #RI #RPI #hematology
I’M DAMN SHARP - Lupus Diagnosis Mnemonic
I  	 Immunoglobulins (Anti-dsDNA, Anti-Sm, Anti-phospholipid)
M 	 Malar Rash
D
Anti-phospholipid) M Malar Rash ... D Discoid Rash ... erythematosus #rheumatology
ID Approach to Fever and Rash - Diagnostic Algorithm
Central Maculopapular (most common):
Measles, Parvovirus 819 / EBV,
Approach to Fever and Rash ... drugs, lymphoma) Vesiculobullous ... WuidQ #Fever #Rash
Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
can present with rash ... including heliotrope rash ... Myositis #diagnosis #rheumatology