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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
/ Focal Hair Loss ... hair loss ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... #Hair #loss ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... erythematosus ... erythematosus ... • Aplasia cutis ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
blisters, possibly crusts ... Bullous systemic lupus ... erythematous ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Loss (Alopecia) ... • Discoid lupus ... erythematosus ... • Aplasia cutis ... Focal #Localized #dermatology
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
drinks • Perioral Dermatitis ... centered around hair ... thick honey-yellow crusts ... #Pustular #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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such as systemic lupus ... erythematosus, ... Anorexia • Weight loss ... strong sign of cutaneous ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology