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

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

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Localized / Focal ... Disease: Discoid lupus ... : Lupus erythematosus ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... Vitamin D levels Systemic
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... life-threatening • Treatment ... #Systemic #Erythematosus
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... • Discoid lupus ... #Focal #Localized ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Manifestations of Systemic ... autoantibodies that will cause ... Puncture, EEG Treatment ... #SLE #CNS #neurology ... #rheumatology #
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
constitutional symptoms • Treatment ... months to years) Systemic ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... life-threatening • Treatment ... comparison #table #rheumatology
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
FLAGS - In all cases ... Injury - Follow local ... guidelines General - Systemic ... splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm