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Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diffuse and Focal) Differential ... totalis (all scalp ... universalis (all ... - Secondary to Skin ... #dermatology #Differential
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Capitis - Skin ... Examine the entire skin ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #dermatology
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Pathophysiology: - Catch-all ... red-flags to exclude dermatologic ... sulfa-drug - Skin ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Targetoid #Algorithm #Differential
Age-Focused Initial Evaluation for Pyoderma Gangrenosum 

All Patients: 
 - A thorough history and physical examination
Gangrenosum All ... and symptoms - Skin ... ) - CBC with differential ... Evaluation #Age #Dermatology
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia ... ) - Differential ... - Secondary to Skin ... Focal #Localized #dermatology ... #Differential #
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia ... ) - Differential ... totalis (all scalp ... universalis (all ... #dermatology #Differential
Great Mimickers - SHALLOTS Mnemonic

S- Syphilis - Neurosyphilis, aortitis, gummas... Granulomas can form anywhere! Skin, mucosa,
Skin, mucosa, joints ... ulcers, arthritis, alopecia ... fatigue, and oh yeah all ... Mnemonic #Diagnosis #Differential
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
Proning Nursing Checklist ... and patient’s skin ... resting on patient’s skin ... Proning #Nursing #Checklist ... #CriticalCare #Management
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
characterized by extensive skin ... Skin involvement ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology ... #diagnosis #management
Scleroderma Like Conditions - Differential Diagnosis
Eosinophilic Fasciitis:
 - Orange peel induration (peau d'orange) of proximal extremities
Like Conditions - Differential ... eosinophilia, skin ... multiple myeloma or AL ... #Scleroderma #Differential ... comparison #table #dermatology