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Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... of hair, eyes, ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Skin Hypopigmentation ... - Differential ... of hair, eyes, ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... stress FOCAL / LOCALIZED ... - Secondary to Skin ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Loss Localized ... Diffuse Hair ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... #alopecia #Differential
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... - Secondary to Skin ... • Discoid lupus ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Vesiculobullous Skin ... blisters, possibly crusts ... Bullous systemic lupus ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Pustular Skin Rash ... centered around hair ... thick honey-yellow crusts ... #Pustular #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
background of hyperpigmentation ... - Anywhere - Localized ... honey-colored crusts ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential