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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diagnosis Framework ... : Discoid lupus ... : Lupus erythematosus ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Examination: • Signs
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm DIFFUSE ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... Secondary to Skin Disease
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
areas -> Scaring alopecia ... inflammation onto hair ... Destruction of hair ... Manifestations #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

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

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
• Primary Sjögren's is a solitary process whereas secondary Sjögren's
other autoimmune diseases ... with systemic diseases ... RA) or systemic lupus ... #Pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis #Signs
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Extra-articular manifestations
Skin: 
 • Inflammation of skin (esp. over areas of stress) forms
Auto-immune attack on hair ... follicles -> Alopecia ... interstitial lung disease ... #signs #symptoms ... #diagnosis #ExtraArticular
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
febrile neutrophilic dermatosis ... with systemic disease ... Episcleritis Signs ... - Lupus - Leukemia ... cutis Diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... inflammation Others: • Lupus ... lesions-interstitial keratitis ... such as systemic lupus ... purpura: strong sign
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
seen in Reiter's syndrome ... , sarcoidosis, alopecia ... or chemical dermatitis ... Abnormal #Pathology #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Signs