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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... : Lupus erythematosus ... Vitamin D levels Systemic ... #alopecia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Bullous systemic ... lupus erythematous ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Diagnosis Algorithm ... centered around hair ... #Pustular #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Discoid lupus ... erythematosus ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
(Alopecia) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... erythematosus ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... Diagnosis: Systemic ... lupus erythematosus ... claudication, aortitis ... vasculitis, and SLE