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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 ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... #Hairloss
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diffuse and Focal) Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Discoid lupus ... • Aplasia cutis ... Diffuse #Focal #HairLoss
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infectious • Tinea ... • Discoid lupus ... • Aplasia cutis ... Secondary syphilis #HairLoss
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Diagnosis Algorithm ... blisters, possibly crusts ... • Contact dermatitis ... Bullous systemic lupus ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Diagnosis Algorithm ... drinks • Perioral Dermatitis ... centered around hair ... thick honey-yellow crusts ... #Pustular #SkinRash
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Folliculitis - Any hair-bearing ... honey-colored crusts ... with site, (e.g„ tinea ... dermatology #rash #differential ... #diagnosis #skin