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Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... stress FOCAL / LOCALIZED ... • Discoid lupus ... • Aplasia cutis ... Shafts • Tinea
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... blisters, possibly crusts ... • Contact dermatitis ... Bullous systemic lupus ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
for Hair Loss Localized ... Folliculitis decalvans, Tinea ... Disease: Discoid lupus ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... Scaling, pustules, crusts
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... Infectious • Tinea ... • Discoid lupus ... • Aplasia cutis ... Shafts • Tinea