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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) Differential Diagnosis ... deficiency • Copper ... decalvans - Secondary ... syphilis #Diffuse ... #Alopecia #dermatology
Christmas Tree Rash of Pityriasis rosea
 - small oval scaling patches
 - Christmas tree pattern
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- Differential diagnosis ... : secondary syphilis ... rosea #clinical #dermatology ... #photo #PhysicalExam
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Secondary Syphilis ... #Secondary #Syphilis ... #Rash #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Photo ... #Dermatology
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... central clearing • Secondary ... Syphilis - Red ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash #dermatology ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Localized Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cervical:
 - Anterior
     • Infection
- Differential Diagnosis ... Tularemia • Secondary ... Syphilis Inguinal ... #Localized #Focal ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Differential Diagnosis ... for Hemolytic Anemia ... agents ex. lead, copper ... #causes #classification ... #hematology
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... - Differential Diagnosis ... syphilis #HairLoss ... #Alopecia #Focal ... #Localized #dermatology
Condylomata lata in Secondary Syphilis
Condylomata lata lesions usually present as gray, raised papules that sometimes appear
Condylomata lata in Secondary ... a differential diagnosis ... be performed in order ... CondylomataLata #Secondary ... #Photo
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
infection risk secondary ... late adulthood • Diagnosis ... autoimmune hemolytic anemia ... conditions Diagnosis ... the low levels ORDER
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
Weight loss • Anemia ... Immune hemolytic anemia ... -95% of cases) Classification ... Increased Serum Copper ... #classification