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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Algorithm DIFFUSE ... to Skin Disease ... #Focal #HairLoss ... #Alopecia #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... and signs of end-organ ... renovascular or endocrine ... renal bruit or signs ... Workup #causes #
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diffuse Hair ... Effluvium • Endocrine ... : Hypothyroidism ... Examination: • Signs ... #dermatology #Hairloss
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
goiter • Toxic diffuse ... thyroiditis Secondary ... ↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... #causes #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
atrophy/weakness 4) Endocrine ... hypertension (90% ... Cataracts Labs: Hypokalemia ... #signs #symptoms ... #endocrinology