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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) - General (Diffuse ... Alopecia totalis (all scalp ... - Secondary to Skin ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... #causes
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Papulosquamous Skin ... • Psoriasis - ... wrists/ankles/genitals ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... cellulitis of the scalp ... Capitis - Skin ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
exposed ivy) • Psoriasis ... simplex - Lips, genitalia ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential ... #diagnosis #skin
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Diagnosis? ... dermatophytes cause ... skin of inflamed ... Variety #type #clinical ... #photo #foot #dermatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... Recurrent oral and/or genital ... Syndrome: - Ocular inflammatory ... such as systemic lupus ... strong sign of cutaneous
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
noncompliance • Clinical ... initiation Clinical ... cavitating pneumonia, skin ... Simplex Virus - Genital ... #Syndrome #Differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
New headache, scalp ... HTN • Check: HBV ... tract, and often causes ... Recurrent oral and/or genital ... syndrome: Ocular inflammatory