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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diagnosis Framework ... • Drugs: Oral ... , erosions, or erythema ... (Consider HIV) ... #Hairloss
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) Differential Diagnosis ... erythematosus ... - Drugs • Oral ... - Secondary to Skin ... #HairLoss #Alopecia
Oral Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Single Ulcer:
 • Traumatic ulcer
 • Angular ulcer
 • Aphthous
Oral Skin Ulcers ... stomatitis • Erythema ... Lichen planus • Lupus ... erythematosus ... #mouth #SkinRash
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
• A dermatosis ... presenting with erythematous ... include: infections (HSV ... comparison #table #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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inflammation Others: • Lupus ... : erythematous nodules ... - Recurrent oral ... such as systemic lupus ... erythematosus,
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
- Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... papules, pustules, erythematous ... hepatomegaly, • Oral ... Pneumoniae: • Focal