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ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
SLE), Sjogren's Syndrome ... , Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis ... • Nucleolar: Diffuse ... #rheumatology #diagnosis ... #differential
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diagnosis Algorithm ... planopilaris Pattern ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... Alopecia totalis (all scalp ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diagnosis Framework ... cellulitis of the scalp ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
SLE), Sjogren's Syndrome ... , Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis ... • Nucleolar: Diffuse ... #rheumatology #diagnosis ... #differential
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... Christmas tree pattern ... soles • Discoid Lupus ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... planopilaris Pattern ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... Alopecia totalis (all scalp ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
Skin Lesions - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Eruptions (Face/Scalp ... SAPHO syndrome ( ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Vancomycin induced Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (LCV) of the Hand
70 M vertebral osteomyelitis on vancomycin and cefepime for
Presents with diffuse ... Diagnosis? ... Differential for ... #dermatology #clinical ... #photo