Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... β€’ Skin and/or ... , Gitelman's syndrome ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #causes #nephrology
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... redness of the skin ... syndrome (SSS) ... and toxic shock syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome Treatment
Stop offending agents:
 β€’ List as allergies
Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome ... Treatment Stop ... , IVIG etc β€’ Skin ... #Treatment #Management ... #dermatology
DRESS Syndrome vs SJS/TEN
DRESS
 β€’ Latency: 2-8 weeks
 β€’ Rash: Morbilliform
 β€’ Mucosal involvement: 50% have
DRESS Syndrome vs ... Prerenal azotemia β€’ Skin ... SCVMCMed #DRESS #Syndrome ... TEN #comparison #table ... #dermatology
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 β€’ Treatment: Topical steroids
 β€’ Prevention: Colchicine
 β€’ Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome ... : β€’ Treatment: ... refractory disease Skin ... Behcets #disease #Syndrome ... #pharmacology #rheumatology
Approach to the Rash in a an oncology patient - MINT-C Mnemonic
M - Malignancy: Leukemia cutis,
Dermatoses: Sweet Syndrome ... Gangrenosum, NEH T - Treatment ... dermatoses #skin ... MINTC #Mnemonic #dermatology
Central Distribution, Febrile / Ill:
 - Viral Exanthem 
 - Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) 
Central Distribution,
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... Papules #Rash #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Skin
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 β€’ Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... glucocorticoid treatment ... symptoms (eg, skin ... Eosinophil #Disorders #Algorithm ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Summary
Antinuclear (ANA) - 95% - Initial screening test
Anti-dsDNA - 50%
 β€’ Associated
Associated with skin ... block β€’ Sjogren syndrome ... polymyositis overlap syndrome ... severe disease Treatment ... Summary #diagnosis #rheumatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 β€’ Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
characterized by extensive skin ... Skin involvement ... disease: symptomatic treatment ... SinaiBmoreIMRes #DRESS #Syndrome ... #dermatology #diagnosis