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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infectious • Tinea ... • Discoid lupus ... Shafts • Tinea ... Diffuse #Focal #HairLoss
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Contact dermatitis ... pemphigoid • Dermatitis ... Bullous systemic lupus ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Folliculitis decalvans, Tinea ... Disease: Discoid lupus ... Broken Hair Shafts: Tinea ... Scarring Alopecia: Lupus ... #dermatology #Hairloss
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infectious • Tinea ... • Discoid lupus ... Shafts • Tinea ... Secondary syphilis #HairLoss
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Herald's atch • Tinea ... soles • Discoid Lupus ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm