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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Disease: Discoid lupus ... erythematosus, ... : Lupus erythematosus ... Examination: • Signs
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diffuse and Focal) Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... erythematosus ... • Discoid lupus ... erythematosus
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Contact dermatitis ... Bullous systemic lupus ... erythematous ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash
Psoriasiform Scalp Findings in Dermatomyositis

Scalp: DM patients can present with a psoriasiform scalp eruption characterized redness,
and non scarring alopecia ... or seborrheic dermatitis ... the presenting sign ... #SkinRash #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatology #Clinical
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... erythematosus ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Clinically Important Vitamins and Vitamin Deficiency States
Fat-soluble Vitamins: 
 • Vitamin A - Xerophthalmia, night blindness,
Clinically Important ... Polyneuropathy • Biotin - Dermatitis ... , alopecia, paraesthesiae ... #differential # ... diagnosis #signs
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Suspect: Clinical ... and permanent alopecia ... Differential ... Still disease, dermatomyositis ... disease • Prolidase deficiency
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
 •
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Erythrematous ... Auspitz sign, Koebner's ... soles • Discoid Lupus ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash