Differential Diagnosis in Dermatology

This website is for medical practitioners seeking a method to diagnose a skin rash. It is not directed at members of the public who should refrain from using it to diagnose their skin rash and instead seek a Doctor's opinion and treatment.

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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Introduction to Differential Diagnosis in Dermatology

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There are over 2000 named diseases in dermatology but common things occur commonly. They just sometimes look a bit different! In practice ...

Red scaly diseases

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Diagnosing skin diseases is not difficult. You look at a rash and decide if it is red and scaly or red and non scaly. If it is red and scal...

Red non scaly diseases

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If it is red but not scaly consider Cellulitis, Urticaria, Drug reaction, Viral exanthem or Annular erythema. The mnemonic is C U L  at th...

Pustular diseases

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If there are Pustules then the mnemonic is II (aye aye) I nfective( viral, bacterial, fungal) or I nflammatory eg psoriasis or a pustular ...

Vesicular Diseases

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Vesicles are small clear fluid filled deep seated lesions in the epidermis. They are a feature of eczema/ dermatitis when acute in onset bu...
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