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WK 5 Rash Decision Tree

This document presents a diagnostic decision tree for common rashes organized by location on the body and characteristics of the rash. It includes common rashes that may present as macular, papular, vesicular, or scaled rashes on different body areas such as the scalp, face, torso, arms, hands, genitals, and legs. The decision tree can help practitioners systematically evaluate rashes based on history, location, and physical assessment to determine a potential diagnosis.

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WK 5 Rash Decision Tree

This document presents a diagnostic decision tree for common rashes organized by location on the body and characteristics of the rash. It includes common rashes that may present as macular, papular, vesicular, or scaled rashes on different body areas such as the scalp, face, torso, arms, hands, genitals, and legs. The decision tree can help practitioners systematically evaluate rashes based on history, location, and physical assessment to determine a potential diagnosis.

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Dermatology

Diagnostic Decision Tree for Common Rashes

RASH

HISTORY LOCATION PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT

SCALP FACE TORSO ARMS HANDS GENITALS LEGS FEET

MACULAR MACULAR MACULAR MACULAR


Contact dermatitis Lupus Psoriasis Erythema multiforme
Cellulitis Erythema multiforme Tinea
Rosacea PAPULAR
Lupus PAPULAR PAPULAR Pustular psoriasis
Melasma Contact dermatitis Folliculitis Lichen planus
Urticaria Candidiasis Granuloma annulare
PAPULAR Tinea corporis Hidradenitis suppurativa
Atopic dermatitis Granuloma annulare VESICULAR
Acne Keratosis pilaris VESICULAR Bullous tinea pedis
Rosacea Prurigo nodularis Herpes simplex Dyshidrotic eczema
Keratosis pilaris Lichen planus Molluscum
SCALED
VESICULAR VESICULAR SCALED Tinea pedis
Herpes simplex Contact dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis
Herpes zoster Chickenpox Impetigo
Balanitis (penis)
SCALED SCALED
Eczema Atopic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis Eczema
Psoriasis Psoriasis
Impetigo Impetigo

MACULAR MACULAR MACULAR MACULAR


Cellulitis Roseola Contact dermatitis Erythema multiforme
Lupus Erythema multiforme
PAPULAR Lupus PAPULAR
PAPULAR Urticaria Folliculitis
Contact dermatitis Viral exanthem acne PAPULAR Urticaria
Acne necrotica Contact dermatitis Warts Granuloma annulare
Folliculitis Keratosis pilaris Granuloma annulare Warts
Folliculitis Lichen planus Keratosis pilaris
VESICULAR Prurigo nodularis Scabies Prurigo nodularis
Herpes zoster Scabies Pyogenic granuloma Lichen planus

SCALED VESICULAR VESICULAR VESICULAR


Eczema Contact dermatitis Contact dermatitis Contact dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis Herpes zoster Lichen planus Chickenpox
Psoriasis Chickenpox Dyshidrotic eczema
Tinea capitis Molluscum SCALED
SCALED Atopic dermatitis
SCALED Eczema Eczema
Atopic dermatitis Tinea Stasis dermatitis
Psoriasis Psoriasis Psoriasis
Tinea versicolor Tinea corporis
Pityriasis rosea

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