How to Detect Skin Diseases: Exam Tips & Red Flags 🚨

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► CHAPTERS 🤓
0:00 Introduction
0:42 Arms, Hand, Fingers, Nails, Legs, Feet, Toes
2:07 Mucosal Surfaces
3:12 Dermatologic Nomenclature
5:04 Special Tests for Lesions
7:18 Outro

► The dermatologic exam is an essential part of clinical practice, requiring careful assessment of the skin, mucosa, and nails to detect common and serious conditions. This video provides a step-by-step guide to performing a comprehensive skin exam, ensuring thorough and respectful evaluation of patients while considering privacy and comfort.

We begin by covering the general approach to the dermatologic exam, including systematic inspection of the skin from head to toe, with a focus on areas often overlooked, such as interdigital spaces, nail beds, and mucosal surfaces. Special attention is given to common dermatologic findings, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, fungal infections, and nail abnormalities like Terry’s nails and Muehrcke’s lines, which may indicate systemic disease.

Next, we discuss lesion identification and classification. Understanding how to describe macules, papules, plaques, vesicles, and bullae is critical for accurate diagnosis. We also cover the differences between petechiae, purpura, and ecchymosis, as well as when to suspect vasculitis or bleeding disorders.

The final section of the video highlights three key bedside dermatologic tests that can help confirm a diagnosis:

1. Nikolsky Sign – Used to assess epidermal detachment in conditions like pemphigus vulgaris and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
2. Dermatographism – A test for urticaria, where applying pressure to the skin induces wheal formation within minutes.
3. Lesion Blanching Test – Differentiating inflammatory vs. non-inflammatory skin changes.

By the end of this video, you'll have a structured approach to the clinical skin exam, helping you confidently identify and describe skin conditions. Whether you're a medical student, nurse, or healthcare provider, mastering this skill is essential for diagnosing dermatologic and systemic diseases in your patients.

► THE PROF 📚🏫
Dr. Stephen Holt is the Associate Program Director for Ambulatory Education in the Primary Care Program at the Yale School of Medicine in Connecticut, USA. He obtained his PhD from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2004. Currently, he is Director of the Addiction Recovery Clinic and Codirector of Clinician Educator Distinctions Pathway at Yale School of Medicine. Because of his achievements, he earned the Faculty Teacher of the Year award from the Yale Primary Care Residency Program in 2009 and 2017.

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