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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diagnosis Framework ... Zinc deficiency, Copper ... Examination: • Signs ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #dermatology #Hairloss
Paronychia
Inflammation of the nail folds - red, swollen, often tender. Frequent immersion in water a risk
#Paronychia #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Photo ... #Sign
Grey Turner Sign Pancreatitis 

#Clinical #Photo #GreyTurners #Grey #Turners #Pancreatitis #Sign #PhysicalExam
Grey Turner Sign ... #Clinical #Photo ... #Pancreatitis #Sign ... #PhysicalExam
Terry's Nails

Proximal paleness extending halfway up the nail, often eliminating the lunula. Darker distal band. Seen
#Terrys #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Photo ... #Sign
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... deficiency • Copper ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Warning Signs of Melanoma - ABCDEs

A - Asymmetry
B - Border
C - Color
D - Diameter
E - Evolving

#Diagnosis
Warning Signs of ... Asymmetry B - Border ... - Evolving #Diagnosis ... #Dermatology #ABCs
Muehrcke's Lines (Leukonychia striata)
Narrow while transverse lines (Not depressed, compared to Beau's lines). Usually 2 or
Leukonychia #striata #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Photo ... #Sign
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma (involving nail)

While acral lentinginous melenoma is often seen anywhere on the palms, soles,
Lentiginous #Melanoma #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Photo ... #Sign
Dermatofibroma 
 - Skin-colored to brown papule or nodule 
 - Firm, indurated texture 
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Male - Dimple sign ... Dermatofibroma #Dermatology ... #Diagnosis #Benign ... #Clinical #Photo
Nail Pitting
Non-specific sign for psoriasis (additional signs include onycholysis, thickening, and 'oilspot' lesions which are yellow
Non-specific sign ... #Pitting #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Photo ... #Sign