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Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Contact dermatitis ... Bullous systemic lupus ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash ... #causes
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... • Discoid lupus ... #Focal #HairLoss ... #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Disease: Discoid lupus ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Examination: • Signs ... #dermatology #Hairloss
Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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Causes of Hemoptysis ... • Bronchitis Diffuse ... Vasculitis • Lupus ... Goodpasture's Syndrome ... #Causes #Pulmonary
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... #HairLoss #Alopecia ... #causes
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Auspitz sign, Koebner's ... soles • Discoid Lupus ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash ... #causes
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
febrile neutrophilic dermatosis ... Episcleritis Signs ... Causes: - Idiopathic ... Allergic contact dermatitis ... - Lupus - Leukemia
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... inflammation Others: • Lupus ... lesions-interstitial keratitis ... such as systemic lupus ... purpura: strong sign
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... Actinomyces, Blastomyces dermatitidis ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... differential #algorithm