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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
• Zinc deficiency ... • Copper deficiency ... - Secondary to Skin ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Nikolsky's Sign in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Nikolsky's sign is a clinical dermatological sign which is present
rubbing of the skin ... syndrome, caused ... Nikolskys #Sign #TEN #Dermatology ... #PhysicalExam #Video ... Clinical #SJS #skin
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
purple, hemorrhagic skin ... • Secondary Causes ... necrosis) • VIT K deficiency ... Differential #Diagnosis #hematology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
- Protein S deficiency ... - Protein C deficiency ... Testosterone - Coumadin skin ... coagulation and other causes ... pathophysiology #hematology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Clotting factor deficiency ... - Nutritional deficiency ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Adult-Onset Still's Disease
Clinical triad: Fever, Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin rash ± odynophagia
+ Biological inflammation: Increased neutrophils, Hyperferritinemia, decreased
Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin ... mevalonate kinase deficiency ... • Ocular: uveitis ... Disease #diagnosis #management
Molluscum Contagiosum on Ocular Exam

Small, firm, raised papules on the skin with umbilicated (dimpled) center.

#Molluscum #Contagiosum
Contagiosum on Ocular ... papules on the skin ... #PhysicalExam #skin ... #dermatology #clinical ... #video #vesicles
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Capitis - Skin ... , Zinc deficiency ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... Examine the entire skin ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency ... Diagnosis and Management ... integrity of: • Skin ... • Delusions Ocular ... , or any other cause
Pityriasis Versicolor on Skin Exam

Caused by yeast Malassezia furfur

#Pityriasis #Versicolor #Skin #PhysicalExam #clinical #video #dermatology #Malassezia
Versicolor on Skin ... Exam Caused ... Pityriasis #Versicolor #Skin ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #dermatology #Malassezia