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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diagnosis Framework ... Capitis - Skin ... Diffuse Hair ... , erosions, or erythema ... #dermatology #Hairloss
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) Differential Diagnosis ... - Secondary to Skin ... • Discoid lupus ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Vesiculobullous Skin ... Bullous systemic lupus ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Eczematous Skin ... Well-demarcated erythema ... #Eczematous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Pustular Skin Rash ... , hot or spicy food ... drinks • Perioral Dermatitis ... #Pustular #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Diagnosis? ... dermatophytes cause ... Moccasin tinea pedis skin ... type #clinical #photo ... #foot #dermatology
Oral Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Single Ulcer:
 • Traumatic ulcer
 • Angular ulcer
 • Aphthous
Oral Skin Ulcers ... stomatitis • Erythema ... Lichen planus • Lupus ... #Oral #mouth #SkinRash ... #causes
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
febrile neutrophilic dermatosis ... Causes: - Idiopathic ... ’s syndrome - Lupus ... Sweet #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #dermatology #oncology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
• Seborrheic dermatitis ... dorsal aspect of foot-shoe ... honey-colored crusts ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #differential #diagnosis