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Is it focal or diffuse? Focal rashes suggest the dermatophytoses, scabies, actinic dermatitis, herpes zoster, warts, contact dermatitis, erythema nodosum, actinic dermatosis, dyshidrosis, skin tumors, nummular ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Is the rash macular or papular? A macular or papular rash would suggest scarlet fever, measles, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, pityriasis rosea, eczema, contact dermatitis, secondary syphilis, drug eruption, and ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Pruritus, or itching, is the most common dermatologic complaint. When pruritus occurs with cutaneous findings, the clinician must carefully analyze the dermatologic findings to identify the underlying cause. Severe pruritus may lead to lifestyle disturbances by... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Pruritus, or itching, is the most common dermatologic complaint. When pruritus occurs without cutaneous findings, a thorough history, physical exam, and laboratory tests must be obtained to rule out a systemic disease as a cause of pruritus. The prevalence of an underlying... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Scalp dermatitis or infection is easy to diagnose, but it can be challenging to treat. Topical therapy or topical plus systemic therapy for prolonged periods are often necessary to successfully control these disorders. Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic condition that can... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... The differential diagnosis of a local rash is best approached with the mnemonic VINDICATE.
V—Vascular suggests livedo reticularis, acrocyanosis, gangrene of Raynaud syndrome, necrotic areas of periarteritis nodosa, and
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... A papular rash consists of small, raised, circumscribed — and perhaps discolored (red to purple) — lesions known as papules. It may erupt anywhere on the body in various configurations and may be acute or chronic. Papular rashes characterize many cutaneous... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures
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... A papular rash consists of small, raised, circumscribed—and perhaps discolored (red to purple)—lesions known as papules. It may erupt anywhere on the body in various configurations and may be acute or chronic. Papular rashes characterize many cutaneous disorders; they may also... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Differential Overview
❑ Eczema
❑ Atopic dermatitis
❑ Seborrheic dermatitis
❑ Tinea versicolor ... Clinical Findings
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... A papular rash consists of small, raised, circumscribed — and perhaps discolored (red to purple) — lesions known as papules. It may erupt anywhere on the body in various configurations and may be acute or chronic. Papular rashes characterize... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... A papular rash consists of small, raised, circumscribed—and perhaps discolored (red to purple)—lesions known as papules. It may erupt anywhere on the body in various configurations and may be acute or chronic. Papular rashes characterize... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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The differential diagnosis of a local rash is best approached with the
mnemonic VINDICATE.
V—Vascular lesions suggest livedo
reticularis, acrocyanosis, gangrene of Raynaud syndrome, necrotic areas of ... Pictures
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... Heather C. Forkey
Approach to the Patient with Rash
I. Definition of the Complaint
Rash, a general term applied to any skin eruption, is the presenting ... Pictures
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... I. History of Present Illness
A 7-week-old Caucasian girl had initially presented to a hematologist for
evaluation of bruising. Her mother had noted several small purple bruises on
her right arm and a linear bruise across her ... Pictures
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... Kara N. Shah, MD Diaper Rash - BASICS Diaper Rash - description Also known as diaper or napkin rash, diaper dermatitis is a general term that encompasses a spectrum of skin disorders of varying etiologies that share a common distribution. Diaper... Diaper Rash - DIAGNOSIS ... Diaper Rash - TREATMENT ... Diaper Rash - bibliography ... Diaper Rash - CODES ... Diaper Rash - FAQ
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