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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Localized / Focal ... cellulitis of the scalp ... Consider HIV) • Contact
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) Differential Diagnosis ... totalis (all scalp ... Infectious • Tinea ... Shafts • Tinea ... - Hair Shafts Intact
Nonscarring Alopecias: Clinical features of the most common types
Patterned hair loss:
 - Age: puberty or older
in 5% of cases Tinea ... or abrupt - Contact ... ; focal or multifocal ... #differential # ... diagnosis