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...

Uncommon Red Scaly Diseases

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Uncommon Red Scaly Diseases The Mnemonic is PMs Pet (PETAL) ( The Prime Ministers pet a little cat called Petal) PETAL stands for Psoriasis,...

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...
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