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Psoriasiform Scalp Findings in Dermatomyositis

Scalp: DM patients can present with a psoriasiform scalp eruption characterized redness,
Psoriasiform Scalp ... and non scarring alopecia ... or seborrheic dermatitis ... #Scalp #sign #SkinRash ... #Clinical #Photo
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... cellulitis of the scalp ... Disease: Discoid lupus ... #alopecia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... ) - General (Diffuse ... totalis (all scalp ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Pruritic / Scaly ... , hot or spicy food ... #Pustular #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... (Alopecia) - Differential ... totalis (all scalp ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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wrists/ankles/genitals ... soles • Discoid Lupus ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes