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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Disease: Discoid lupus ... Scarring Alopecia: Lupus ... • Drugs: Oral
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential ... - Recurrent oral ... such as systemic lupus ... Anorexia • Weight loss ... differential #diagnosis
Great Mimickers - SHALLOTS Mnemonic

S- Syphilis - Neurosyphilis, aortitis, gummas... Granulomas can form anywhere! Skin, mucosa,
HIV - Hepatitis, dermatitis ... Fevers, weight loss ... SHALLOTS #Mnemonic #Diagnosis ... #Differential # ... Mimics
Genital Ulcers - Atypical causes of genital ulcers that can be difficult to diagnose & manage.
be difficult to diagnose ... anything, great mimic ... juvenile gangrenous vasculitis ... a/w recurrent oral ... Atypical #causes #differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Differential Diagnosis ... Anorexia • Weight loss ... malaise, weight loss ... syndrome: Recurrent oral
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
arthritis, weight loss ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Diagnosis: • ANCA-associated ... folds • Painless oral ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
unexplained weight loss ... - Switch to oral ... Blastomyces - Dermatitidis ... Lung Abscess Differential ... Vasculitis (e.g.