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Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Discoid lupus ... Secondary syphilis #HairLoss ... #Algorithm #causes
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Vesiculobullous ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Bullous systemic lupus ... #SkinRash #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) Differential Diagnosis ... stress FOCAL / LOCALIZED ... • Discoid lupus ... Diffuse #Focal #HairLoss ... #Algorithm #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Loss Localized ... Disease: Discoid lupus ... Shafts: Tinea Capitis ... #dermatology #Hairloss
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
- Anywhere - Localized ... Folliculitis - Any hair-bearing ... honey-colored crusts ... with site, (e.g„ tinea ... #differential #diagnosis