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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Localized / Focal ... Disease: Discoid lupus ... : Lupus erythematosus ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... • Atopic dermatitis
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... • Discoid lupus ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Lupus Nephritis Primer
Class I - Minimal Mesangial
Class II - Mesangial Proliferative
Class Ill - Focal Proliferative
Class IV
Lupus Nephritis ... Proliferative Class Ill - Focal ... #Nephritis #SLE ... Classification #Classes ... differential #diagnosis #management
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Contact dermatitis ... Bullous systemic lupus ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash ... #causes
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Diagnosis and Management ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... nephritis, NPSLE ... Positive in 60-80% of cases
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Discoid lupus ... #Focal #Localized ... #causes
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
Discontinuation of causal ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... nephritis, NPSLE ... Usual therapeutic management ... rheumatology #diagnosis #management