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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... • Endocrine: Hypothyroidism ... Examination: • Signs ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diffuse and Focal) Differential ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Secondary to Skin Disease ... #dermatology #Differential
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
the Nikolsky sign ... the Nikolsky sign ... includes Kawasaki disease ... fever or Nikolsky sign ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... goiter (Graves' disease ... TRAb) if Graves' disease ... causes #diagnosis #differential ... endocrinology #signs
Dermatological semiology of Cutaneous Vasculitis 

Clinicopathologic correlations
 • Purpura, papules, pustules, necrosis: involvement of small vessels
Connective tissue disease ... Vasculitis #dermpath #dermatology ... #semiology #signs ... pathology #lesions #differential
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup and Differential ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... Renal parenchymal disease ... Workup #causes #Differential
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
febrile have a wide differential ... assessed for Lyme disease ... rashes but without signs ... have a broader differential ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
congenital heart disease ... drug reactions, hyperthyroidism ... Seen in liver disease ... , sarcoidosis, alopecia ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Signs