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Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Effluvium - Endocrine ... #Alopecia #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
vomiting • Fatigue Signs ... Cortisol Deficiency: Signs ... Reduced libido • Signs ... #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... : Hypothyroidism ... Examination: • Signs ... Diagnosis #dermatology ... #Hairloss
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
hypertension and signs ... renovascular or endocrine ... bruit or signs ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... disease: CKD, acute
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... #causes #diagnosis ... #differential # ... endocrinology #signs ... #symptoms #thyroid
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
, oral cavity) Caused ... atrophy/weakness 4) Endocrine ... Cataracts Labs: Hypokalemia ... #signs #symptoms ... #endocrinology