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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
: • Scarring Alopecia ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... Vitamin D levels Systemic ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Mucous Membrane Disorder - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erosions/Ulcers/Blisters
 - Primary Dermatologic Diseases
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... necrolysis - Systemic ... Disease • Systemic ... #causes
Causes of Vaginal Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplastic:
 • Endometrium
 • Cervix
 • Vulva
 • Vagina
Systemic
Causes of Vaginal ... Vulva • Vagina Systemic ... vascular disease • Dermatologic ... vaginalis Toxic Shock Syndrome ... #Causes #Gynecology
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Primary Causes ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... #generalized #dermatology ... #causes
Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers: Mechanism and Side-effect
Examples: Valproate, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine
 • Mild anticholinergic effect -> Drowsiness
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... , headache • Systemic ... effect -> Nausea ... , weight gain, alopecia ... #SideEffects #Pathophysiology
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Disorders secondary to Systemic ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... #Secondary #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... hemolytic-uremic syndrome ... central nervous system ... epistaxis), skin (alopecia ... Nephrocalcinosis causes
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... Pruritus #secondary #systemic ... #generalized #dermatology ... #causes